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.