This word is used as a picture of, or a type of, many things.

Below is a list of some of the things which are covered by this word:

Genesis 2:7 The human life

Genesis 34:8 Human feelings

Genesis 35:18 The human spirit

Leviticus 5:2 The person's body

Leviticus 17:11 The whole person

Leviticus 17:12 The person's body

2 Chronicles 6:38 Purpose of heart

1 Samuel 18:1 Human affections

1 Kings 17:21 The spirit of life

Deuteronomy 11:13 The human mind or will

Hebrews 10:39 The whole person

Hebrews 13:17 The human life

The above types cover practically all of the places where the word "soul" is used throughout the Scriptures. These passages are a guide to other Scriptures.