How many times is salvation mentioned in the Bible?
The word salvation appears 164 times in the King James Version, in 158 verses. It is found in 32 of the 66 books. The World English Bible uses salvation 163 times.
Salvation in the King James Version and the World English Bible
Each form of salvation counted in each translation.
| Form | KJV | WEB |
|---|---|---|
| salvation | 164 | 163 |
| Total | 164 | 163 |
Which books mention salvation most
Salvation appears in 32 books of the 66 in the King James Version. Psalms has the most (63), then Isaiah (28) and Hebrews (6).
Also in: 2 Chronicles (2), Jeremiah (2), Ephesians (2), 1 Thessalonians (2), 2 Timothy (2), Genesis (1), Deuteronomy (1), Job (1), Lamentations (1), Jonah (1), Micah (1), Zechariah (1), John (1), 2 Thessalonians (1), Titus (1), 2 Peter (1), Jude (1).
First and last mention of salvation
I have waited for thy salvation, O LORD.
And after these things I heard a great voice of much people in heaven, saying, Alleluia; Salvation, and glory, and honour, and power, unto the Lord our God:
The verse that uses it most is Isaiah 12:2, 2 times (tied with Isaiah 46:13, Jeremiah 3:23, Habakkuk 3:13, 2 Corinthians 1:6, 2 Corinthians 6:2):
Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.
Where the two translations differ
4 verses match in the KJV but not in the World English Bible, and 5 verses match only in the World English Bible, usually because the other translation chose a different word there.
1 Samuel 11:13: counted in the KJV only
And Saul said, There shall not a man be put to death this day: for to day the LORD hath wrought salvation in Israel.
Saul said, “No man shall be put to death today; for today Yahweh has rescued Israel.”
1 Samuel 19:5: counted in the KJV only
For he did put his life in his hand, and slew the Philistine, and the LORD wrought a great salvation for all Israel: thou sawest it, and didst rejoice: wherefore then wilt thou sin against innocent blood, to slay David without a cause?
for he put his life in his hand, and struck the Philistine, and Yahweh worked a great victory for all Israel. You saw it, and rejoiced. Why then will you sin against innocent blood, to kill David without a cause?”
Psalm 28:8: counted in the World English Bible only
The LORD is their strength, and he is the saving strength of his anointed.
Yahweh is their strength. He is a stronghold of salvation to his anointed.
Psalm 67:2: counted in the World English Bible only
That thy way may be known upon earth, thy saving health among all nations.
That your way may be known on earth, and your salvation among all nations,
Verses with salvation on our topic pages
39 verses that use salvation in the World English Bible are in our topic collections.
Guide me in your truth, and teach me, For you are the God of my salvation, I wait for you all day long.
There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved!”
On: Salvation, Heaven, Evangelism
But the salvation of the righteous is from Yahweh. He is their stronghold in the time of trouble.
But I will sacrifice to you with the voice of thanksgiving. I will pay that which I have vowed. Salvation belongs to Yahweh.”
On: Salvation, Thanksgiving
For I am not ashamed of the Good News of Christ, because it is the power of God for salvation for everyone who believes; for the Jew first, and also for the Greek.
On: Salvation, Evangelism
receiving the result of your faith, the salvation of your souls.
On: Salvation
For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men,
On: Grace, Lust, Self Control, Addiction
Yahweh is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear? Yahweh is the strength of my life. Of whom shall I be afraid?
On: Protection, Worry, Fear, Courage
But as for me, I will look to Yahweh. I will wait for the God of my salvation. My God will hear me.
On: Hope, Depression, Waiting
Yahweh is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge; my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower.
On: Strength, Protection
How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news, who publishes peace, who brings good news, who proclaims salvation, who says to Zion, “Your God reigns!”
On: Peace, Evangelism
Common questions
How many times is salvation in the Old Testament and the New Testament?
In the King James Version, counting every form, 119 of the 164 uses are in the Old Testament and 45 in the New Testament. Salvation appears in 32 books of the 66 in the King James Version. Psalms has the most (63), then Isaiah (28) and Hebrews (6).
Where is salvation first mentioned in the Bible?
The first use in the King James Version is Genesis 49:18: "I have waited for thy salvation, O LORD." The last is Revelation 19:1.
Read the full collection: Bible Verses About Salvation (29 Verses).
More word counts: repent, kingdom of God, kingdom of heaven, eternal life, Son of Man, rest, patience, obey, or all 107 words.
Counted by Bible Says About from the full public-domain text of the King James Version (1769 edition) and the World English Bible. Verse text only: headings and psalm titles are left out. A word is a run of letters: a hyphenated name like Beer-sheba counts as two, and an apostrophe stays inside its word (LORD'S is one). Matching ignores capital letters. Data compiled 2026-10-02.