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psuchē G5590

ψυχή (psuchē) means “soul” in the TBESG Greek lexicon from STEPBible.

ψυχή Greek · G5590 102 tagged occurrences in 92 verses

Pronunciation guide: psoo-khay' Strong’s Greek pronunciation spelling.

Lexicon entries

TBESG · G5590G

ψυχή · psuchē · soul

ψυχή, -ῆς, ἡ, [in LXX very frequently for נֶפֶשׁ, sometimes for לֵבַב ,לֵב, etc. ;] 1. breath (Lat. anima), breath of life, life (Hom., al.; in Arist., of the vital principle): Mat.6:25, Mrk.3:4 10:45, Luk.12:22, Jhn.10:11, Act.20:10, 24 2Co.1:23, Php.2:30, 1Th.2:8, al. 2. the soul, (a) as the seat of the will, desires and affections: Mat.26:38, Mrk.12:30" (LXX) 14:34, Luk.1:46, Jhn.10:24, Act.14:2, Php.1:27, al.; ἐκ ψυχῆς, from the heart, heartily: Eph.6:6, Col.3:23; (b) as a periphrasis for person or self (frequently in translation from Semitic originals, see M, Pr., 87; Robinson, Gospels, 113ff.; but also frequently in cl., see LS, see word II, 2; Edwards, Lex., App. A.): Mat.11:29, Mrk.8:36, Act.2:41, Rom.2:9, 1Pe.3:20, al.; πᾶσα ψ., Act.2:43 3:23" (LXX), Rom.13:1; ψ. ζῶσα (ζωῆς), 1Co.15:45, Rev.16:3; (with) as the object of divine grace and eternal salvation: Heb.13:17, Jas.1:21 5:20, 1Pe.1:9, 22 2:11 4:19, 3Jo.2. SYN.: see: νοῦς, πνεῦμα, ψυχικός, and cf. ICC on 1Th.5:23, Lft., Notes, 88f. (AS)

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TBESG · G5590H

ψυχή · psuchē · soul: life

ψυχή, -ῆς, ἡ, [in LXX very frequently for נֶפֶשׁ, sometimes for לֵבַב ,לֵב, etc. ;] 1. breath (Lat. anima), breath of life, life (Hom., al.; in Arist., of the vital principle): Mat.6:25, Mrk.3:4 10:45, Luk.12:22, Jhn.10:11, Act.20:10, 24 2Co.1:23, Php.2:30, 1Th.2:8, al. 2. the soul, (a) as the seat of the will, desires and affections: Mat.26:38, Mrk.12:30" (LXX) 14:34, Luk.1:46, Jhn.10:24, Act.14:2, Php.1:27, al.; ἐκ ψυχῆς, from the heart, heartily: Eph.6:6, Col.3:23; (b) as a periphrasis for person or self (frequently in translation from Semitic originals, see M, Pr., 87; Robinson, Gospels, 113ff.; but also frequently in cl., see LS, see word II, 2; Edwards, Lex., App. A.): Mat.11:29, Mrk.8:36, Act.2:41, Rom.2:9, 1Pe.3:20, al.; πᾶσα ψ., Act.2:43 3:23" (LXX), Rom.13:1; ψ. ζῶσα (ζωῆς), 1Co.15:45, Rev.16:3; (with) as the object of divine grace and eternal salvation: Heb.13:17, Jas.1:21 5:20, 1Pe.1:9, 22 2:11 4:19, 3Jo.2. SYN.: see: νοῦς, πνεῦμα, ψυχικός, and cf. ICC on 1Th.5:23, Lft., Notes, 88f. (AS)

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TBESG · G5590I

ψυχή · psuchē · soul: myself

ψυχή, -ῆς, ἡ, [in LXX very frequently for נֶפֶשׁ, sometimes for לֵבַב ,לֵב, etc. ;] 1. breath (Lat. anima), breath of life, life (Hom., al.; in Arist., of the vital principle): Mat.6:25, Mrk.3:4 10:45, Luk.12:22, Jhn.10:11, Act.20:10, 24 2Co.1:23, Php.2:30, 1Th.2:8, al. 2. the soul, (a) as the seat of the will, desires and affections: Mat.26:38, Mrk.12:30" (LXX) 14:34, Luk.1:46, Jhn.10:24, Act.14:2, Php.1:27, al.; ἐκ ψυχῆς, from the heart, heartily: Eph.6:6, Col.3:23; (b) as a periphrasis for person or self (frequently in translation from Semitic originals, see M, Pr., 87; Robinson, Gospels, 113ff.; but also frequently in cl., see LS, see word II, 2; Edwards, Lex., App. A.): Mat.11:29, Mrk.8:36, Act.2:41, Rom.2:9, 1Pe.3:20, al.; πᾶσα ψ., Act.2:43 3:23" (LXX), Rom.13:1; ψ. ζῶσα (ζωῆς), 1Co.15:45, Rev.16:3; (with) as the object of divine grace and eternal salvation: Heb.13:17, Jas.1:21 5:20, 1Pe.1:9, 22 2:11 4:19, 3Jo.2. SYN.: see: νοῦς, πνεῦμα, ψυχικός, and cf. ICC on 1Th.5:23, Lft., Notes, 88f. (AS)

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TBESG · G5590J

ψυχή · psuchē · soul: person

ψυχή, -ῆς, ἡ, [in LXX very frequently for נֶפֶשׁ, sometimes for לֵבַב ,לֵב, etc. ;] 1. breath (Lat. anima), breath of life, life (Hom., al.; in Arist., of the vital principle): Mat.6:25, Mrk.3:4 10:45, Luk.12:22, Jhn.10:11, Act.20:10, 24 2Co.1:23, Php.2:30, 1Th.2:8, al. 2. the soul, (a) as the seat of the will, desires and affections: Mat.26:38, Mrk.12:30" (LXX) 14:34, Luk.1:46, Jhn.10:24, Act.14:2, Php.1:27, al.; ἐκ ψυχῆς, from the heart, heartily: Eph.6:6, Col.3:23; (b) as a periphrasis for person or self (frequently in translation from Semitic originals, see M, Pr., 87; Robinson, Gospels, 113ff.; but also frequently in cl., see LS, see word II, 2; Edwards, Lex., App. A.): Mat.11:29, Mrk.8:36, Act.2:41, Rom.2:9, 1Pe.3:20, al.; πᾶσα ψ., Act.2:43 3:23" (LXX), Rom.13:1; ψ. ζῶσα (ζωῆς), 1Co.15:45, Rev.16:3; (with) as the object of divine grace and eternal salvation: Heb.13:17, Jas.1:21 5:20, 1Pe.1:9, 22 2:11 4:19, 3Jo.2. SYN.: see: νοῦς, πνεῦμα, ψυχικός, and cf. ICC on 1Th.5:23, Lft., Notes, 88f. (AS)

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TBESG · G5590K

ψυχή · psuchē · soul: animal

ψυχή, -ῆς, ἡ, [in LXX very frequently for נֶפֶשׁ, sometimes for לֵבַב ,לֵב, etc. ;] 1. breath (Lat. anima), breath of life, life (Hom., al.; in Arist., of the vital principle): Mat.6:25, Mrk.3:4 10:45, Luk.12:22, Jhn.10:11, Act.20:10, 24 2Co.1:23, Php.2:30, 1Th.2:8, al. 2. the soul, (a) as the seat of the will, desires and affections: Mat.26:38, Mrk.12:30" (LXX) 14:34, Luk.1:46, Jhn.10:24, Act.14:2, Php.1:27, al.; ἐκ ψυχῆς, from the heart, heartily: Eph.6:6, Col.3:23; (b) as a periphrasis for person or self (frequently in translation from Semitic originals, see M, Pr., 87; Robinson, Gospels, 113ff.; but also frequently in cl., see LS, see word II, 2; Edwards, Lex., App. A.): Mat.11:29, Mrk.8:36, Act.2:41, Rom.2:9, 1Pe.3:20, al.; πᾶσα ψ., Act.2:43 3:23" (LXX), Rom.13:1; ψ. ζῶσα (ζωῆς), 1Co.15:45, Rev.16:3; (with) as the object of divine grace and eternal salvation: Heb.13:17, Jas.1:21 5:20, 1Pe.1:9, 22 2:11 4:19, 3Jo.2. SYN.: see: νοῦς, πνεῦμα, ψυχικός, and cf. ICC on 1Th.5:23, Lft., Notes, 88f. (AS)

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Dodson Greek Lexicon

(a) the vital breath, breath of life, (b) the human soul, (c) the soul as the seat of affections and will, (d) the self, (e) a human person, an individual.

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How translators render G5590

Counts below follow each translation’s tagged words. A rendering can cover a phrase. Differences in text editions and tagging can produce different totals.

BSB rendering counts
Rendering Count
life 30
soul 23
souls 14
lives 5
being 2
minds 2
life as well 1
living 1
of life 1
of us 1
of your souls 1
soul also 1
still alive 1
their souls 1
thing 1
with your whole being 1
you 1
your heart 1
your life 1
KJV rendering counts
Rendering Count
life 32
soul 31
souls 16
lives 5
for 3
of 3
the soul 3
the souls 3
of the soul 2
the life 2
a soul 1
his life 1
in 1
mind 1
minds 1
the heart 1
their minds 1
to 1
unto 1
with 1
you 1

Verses containing G5590

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  1. Acts 20:24 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But I consider my life of no value to me, if only I may finish my course and complete the ministry I have received from the Lord Jesus—the ministry of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.

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  2. Acts 27:10 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    “Men, I can see that our voyage will be filled with disaster and great loss, not only to ship and cargo, but to our own lives as well.”

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  3. Acts 27:22 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But now I urge you to keep up your courage, because you will not experience any loss of life, but only of the ship.

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  4. Acts 27:37 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    In all, there were 276 of us on board.

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  5. Romans 2:9 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    There will be trouble and distress for every human being who does evil, first for the Jew, then for the Greek;

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  6. Romans 11:3 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    “Lord, they have killed Your prophets and torn down Your altars. I am the only one left, and they are seeking my life as well”?

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  7. Romans 13:1 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God.

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  8. Romans 16:4 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    who have risked their lives for me. Not only I but all the churches of the Gentiles are grateful to them.

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  9. 1 Corinthians 15:45 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    So it is written: “The first man Adam became a living being”; the last Adam a life-giving spirit.

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  10. 2 Corinthians 1:23 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    I call God as my witness that it was in order to spare you that I did not return to Corinth.

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  11. 2 Corinthians 12:15 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And for the sake of your souls, I will most gladly spend my money and myself. If I love you more, will you love me less?

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  12. Ephesians 6:6 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And do this not only to please them while they are watching, but as servants of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart.

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  13. Philippians 1:27 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Nevertheless, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending together as one for the faith of the gospel,

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  14. Philippians 2:30 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    because he nearly died for the work of Christ, risking his life to make up for your deficit of service to me.

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  15. Colossians 3:23 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, as for the Lord and not for men,

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  16. 1 Thessalonians 2:8 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    We cared so deeply that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God, but our own lives as well. That is how beloved you have become to us.

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  17. 1 Thessalonians 5:23 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely, and may your entire spirit, soul, and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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  18. Hebrews 4:12 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

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  19. Hebrews 6:19 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain,

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  20. Hebrews 10:38 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But My righteous one will live by faith; and if he shrinks back, I will take no pleasure in him.”

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  21. Hebrews 10:39 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But we are not of those who shrink back and are destroyed, but of those who have faith and preserve their souls.

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  22. Hebrews 12:3 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.

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  23. Hebrews 13:17 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch over your souls as those who must give an account. To this end, allow them to lead with joy and not with grief, for that would be of no advantage to you.

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  24. James 1:21 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and every expression of evil, and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save your souls.

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  25. James 5:20 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    consider this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of his way will save his soul from death and cover over a multitude of sins.

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  26. 1 Peter 1:9 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    now that you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls.

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  27. 1 Peter 1:22 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Since you have purified your souls by obedience to the truth so that you have a genuine love for your brothers, love one another deeply, from a pure heart.

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  28. 1 Peter 2:11 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Beloved, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from the desires of the flesh, which war against your soul.

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  29. 1 Peter 2:25 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For “you were like sheep going astray,” but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.

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  30. 1 Peter 3:20 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    who disobeyed long ago when God waited patiently in the days of Noah while the ark was being built. In the ark a few people, only eight souls, were saved through water.

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  31. 1 Peter 4:19 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should entrust their souls to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.

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  32. 2 Peter 2:8 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    (for that righteous man, living among them day after day, was tormented in his righteous soul by the lawless deeds he saw and heard)—

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  33. 2 Peter 2:14 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Their eyes are full of adultery; their desire for sin is never satisfied; they seduce the unstable. They are accursed children with hearts trained in greed.

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  34. 1 John 3:16 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    By this we know what love is: Jesus laid down His life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers.

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  35. 3 John 1:2 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Beloved, I pray that in every way you may prosper and enjoy good health, as your soul also prospers.

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  36. Revelation 6:9 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And when the Lamb opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been slain for the word of God and for the testimony they had upheld.

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  37. Revelation 8:9 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    a third of the living creatures in the sea died, and a third of the ships were destroyed.

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  38. Revelation 12:11 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    They have conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony. And they did not love their lives so as to shy away from death.

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  39. Revelation 16:3 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And the second angel poured out his bowl into the sea, and it turned to blood like that of the dead, and every living thing in the sea died.

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  40. Revelation 18:13 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    of cinnamon, spice, incense, myrrh, and frankincense; of wine, olive oil, fine flour, and wheat; of cattle, sheep, horses, and carriages; of bodies and souls of slaves.

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  41. Revelation 18:14 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And they will say: “The fruit of your soul’s desire has departed from you; all your luxury and splendor have vanished, never to be seen again.”

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  42. Revelation 20:4 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Then I saw the thrones, and those seated on them had been given authority to judge. And I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for their testimony of Jesus and for the word of God, and those who had not worshiped the beast or its image and had not received its mark on their foreheads or hands. And they came to life and reigned with Christ for a thousand years.

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