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λόγος

logosword
greekNew TestamentNoun · masculine331 occurrences24 books318 verses

Definition

λόγος, -ου, ὁ (λέγω)

[in LXX chiefly for דָּבָר, also for מִלָּה ,אֵמֶר, etc. ;]

I. Of that by which the inward thought is expressed, Lat. oratio, sermo, vox, verbum.

1. a word, not in the grammatical sense of a mere name (ἔπος, ὄνομα, ῥῆμα), but a word as embodying a conception or idea: Matthew 8:8, Luke 7:7, 1 Corinthians 14:9, 19, Hebrews 12:19, al.

2. a saying, statement, declaration: Matthew 19:22 (T om.), Mark 5:36; 7:29, Luke 1:29, John 2:22; 6:60, Acts 7:29, al.; with genitive attrib., Acts 13:15, Romans 9:9, Hebrews 7:28, al.; of the sayings, commands, promises, etc., of teachers, Matthew 7:24; 10:14, Mark 8:38, Luke 9:4, John 14:24, al.; λ. κενοί, Ephesians 5:6; ἀληθινοί, Revelation 19:9; πιστοί, Revelation 22:6; esp. of the precepts, decrees and promises of God, ὁ λ. τ. θεοῦ, the word of God: Mark 7:13, John 10:35, Romans 13:9, 1 Corinthians 14:36, Philippians 1:14, al.; absol., ὁ λ., Matthew 13:21, 22 Mrk.16:[20], Luke 1:2, Acts 6:4, Hebrews 4:12, al.

3. speech, discourse: Acts 14:12, 2 Corinthians 10:10, James 3:2; opposite to ἐπιστολή, 2 Thessalonians 2:15; disting, from σοφία, 1 Corinthians 2:1; ἀναστροφή, 1 Timothy 4:12; δύναμις, 1 Corinthians 4:19, 1 Thessalonians 1:5; ἔργον, Romans 15:18; οὐδενὸς λ. τίμιον (not worthy of mention), Acts 20:24; of the faculty of speech, Luke 24:19, 2 Corinthians 11:6; of the style of speech, Matthew 5:37, 1 Corinthians 1:5; of instruction, Colossians 4:3, 1 Peter 3:1; with genitive of person(s), John 5:24; 8:52, Acts 2:41, al.; ὁ λ. ὁ ἐμός, John 8:31; with genitive obj. (τ.) ἀληθείας, 2 Corinthians 6:7, Colossians 1:5, James 1:18; τ. καταλλαγῆς, 2 Corinthians 5:19; τ. σταυροῦ, 1 Corinthians 1:18; of mere talk, 1 Corinthians 4:19, 2o, Colossians 2:23, 1 John 3:18; of the talk which one occasions, hence, repute: Colossians 2:23.

4. subject-matter, hence, teaching, doctrine: Acts 18:15, 2 Timothy 2:17, al.; esp. of Christian doctrine: Matthew 13:20-23, Mark 4:14-20; 8:32, Luke 1:2, Acts 8:4, Galatians 6:6, 1 Thessalonians 1:6, al.; with genitive of person(s), τ. θεοῦ, Luke 5:1, John 17:6, Acts 4:29, 1 Corinthians 14:36, I John 1:10, Revelation 6:9, al.; τ. Κυρίου, Acts 8:25, 1 Thessalonians 1:8, al.; τ. Χριστοῦ, Colossians 3:16, Revelation 3:8; with genitive appos., Acts 15:7; with genitive attrib., Hebrews 5:13.

5. a story, tale, narrative: Matthew 28:15, John 21:23, Acts 1:1; 11:22; before περί, Luke 5:15.

6. That which is spoken of (Plat., al.; V. Kennedy, Sources, 124), matter, affair, thing: Matthew 21:24, Mark 1:45; 11:29, Luke 20:3, Acts 8:21; of a matter in dispute, as a case or suit at law, Acts 19:38; pl. (1Ma.7.33, al.), Luke 1:4.

II. Of the inward thought itself, Lat. ratio.

1. reason,

(a) of the mental faculty (Hdt., Plat., al.): κατὰ λόγον, Acts 18:14;

(b) a reason, cause: τίνι λόγῳ, Acts 10:29; παρεκτὸς λόγου πορνείας, Matthew 5:32; 19:9, WH, mg., R, mg.

2. account,

(a) regard: Acts 20:24, Rec.;

(b) reckoning: Philippians 4:15, 17; συναίρειν (which see) λ., Matthew 18:23; 25:19; in forensic sense, Romans 14:12, Hebrews 13:17, 1 Peter 4:5; with genitive of thing(s), Luke 16:2; before περί, Matthew 12:36, Acts 19:40, 1 Peter 3:15.

3. proportion, analogy: Philippians 2:16 (Field, Notes, 193 f.).

III. ὁ λ., the Divine Word or Logos: John 1:1, 14; τ. ζωῆς, 1 John 1:1; τ. θεοῦ, Revelation 19:13 (see Westc, Swete, CGT, in ll.; reff. in Artt., Logos, DB, DCG).

Where it occurs

Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

331 total
  1. 1 Thessalonians 2:13 (2×)λόγον · [as the] word; λόγον · [the] word
    And we continually thank God because, when you received the word of God that you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as it truly is, the word of God, which is also now at work in you who believe.
  2. 1 Thessalonians 4:15λόγῳ · [the] word
    By the word of the Lord, we declare to you that we who are alive and remain until the coming of the Lord will by no means precede those who have fallen asleep.
  3. 1 Thessalonians 4:18λόγοις · words
    Therefore encourage one another with these words.
  4. 2 Thessalonians 2:2λόγου · message
    …not to be easily disconcerted or alarmed by any spirit or message or letter seeming to be from us, alleging that the Day of the Lord has already come.
  5. 2 Thessalonians 2:15λόγου · speech
    Therefore, brothers, stand firm and cling to the traditions we taught you, whether by speech or by letter.
  6. 2 Thessalonians 2:17λόγῳ · word
    …encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good word and deed.
  7. 2 Thessalonians 3:1λόγος · word
    Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may spread quickly and be held in honor, just as it was with you.
  8. 2 Thessalonians 3:14λόγῳ · instructions we have given
    Take note of anyone who does not obey the instructions we have given in this letter. Do not associate with him, so that he may be ashamed.
  9. 1 Timothy 1:15λόγος · saying
    This is a trustworthy saying, worthy of full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the worst.
  10. 1 Timothy 3:1λόγος · saying
    This is a trustworthy saying: If anyone aspires to be an overseer, he desires a noble task.
  11. 1 Timothy 4:5λόγου · [the] word
    …because it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.
  12. 1 Timothy 4:6λόγοις · words
    By pointing out these things to the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, nourished by the words of faith and sound instruction that you have followed.
  13. 1 Timothy 4:9λόγος · saying
    This is a trustworthy saying, worthy of full acceptance.
  14. 1 Timothy 4:12λόγῳ · speech
    Let no one despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.
  15. 1 Timothy 5:17λόγῳ · preaching
    Elders who lead effectively are worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.
  16. 1 Timothy 6:3λόγοις · words
    If anyone teaches another doctrine and disagrees with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and with godly teaching,
  17. 2 Timothy 1:13λόγων · teaching
    Hold on to the pattern of sound teaching you have heard from me, with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.
  18. 2 Timothy 2:9λόγος · word
    …for which I suffer to the extent of being chained like a criminal. But the word of God cannot be chained!
  19. 2 Timothy 2:11λόγος · saying
    This is a trustworthy saying: If we died with Him, we will also live with Him;
  20. 2 Timothy 2:15λόγον · word
    Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth.
  21. 2 Timothy 2:17λόγος · talk
    …and the talk of such men will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus,
  22. 2 Timothy 4:2λόγον · word
    Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and encourage with every form of patient instruction.
  23. 2 Timothy 4:15λόγοις · message
    You too should beware of him, for he has vigorously opposed our message.
  24. Titus 1:3λόγον · word {evident}
    In His own time He has made His word evident in the proclamation entrusted to me by the command of God our Savior.
  25. Titus 1:9λόγου · word
    He must hold firmly to the faithful word as it was taught, so that he can encourage others by sound teaching and refute those who contradict it.
  26. Titus 2:5λόγος · word
    …to be self-controlled, pure, managers of their households, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be discredited.
  27. Titus 2:8λόγον · speech
    …and wholesome speech that is above reproach, so that anyone who opposes us will be ashamed, having nothing bad to say about us.
  28. Titus 3:8λόγος · saying
    This saying is trustworthy. And I want you to emphasize these things, so that those who have believed God will take care to devote themselves to good deeds. These things are excellent and profitable for the people.
  29. Hebrews 2:2λόγος · message
    For if the message spoken by angels was binding, and every transgression and disobedience received its just punishment,
  30. Hebrews 4:2λόγος · message
    For we also received the good news just as they did; but the message they heard was of no value to them, since they did not share the faith of those who comprehended it.
  31. Hebrews 4:12λόγος · word
    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.
  32. Hebrews 4:13λόγος · account
    Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight; everything is uncovered and exposed before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.
  33. Hebrews 5:11λόγος · to say
    We have much to say about this, but it is hard to explain, because you are dull of hearing.
  34. Hebrews 5:13λόγου · in [the] message
    For everyone who lives on milk is still an infant, inexperienced in the message of righteousness.
  35. Hebrews 6:1λόγον · teachings
    Therefore let us leave the elementary teachings about Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith in God,
  36. Hebrews 7:28λόγος · [appointed]
    For the law appoints as high priests men who are weak; but the oath, which came after the law, appointed the Son, who has been made perfect forever.
  37. Hebrews 12:19λόγον · word
    …to a trumpet blast or to a voice that made its hearers beg that no further word be spoken.
  38. Hebrews 13:7λόγον · word
    Remember your leaders who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith.
  39. Hebrews 13:17λόγον · an account
    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.
  40. Hebrews 13:22λόγου · word
    I urge you, brothers, to bear with my word of exhortation, for I have only written to you briefly.
  41. James 1:18λόγῳ · through [the] word
    He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we would be a kind of firstfruits of His creation.
  42. James 1:21λόγον · word
    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.
  43. James 1:22λόγου · of [the] word
    Be doers of the word, and not hearers only. Otherwise, you are deceiving yourselves.
  44. James 1:23λόγου · [the] word
    For anyone who hears the word but does not carry it out is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror,
  45. James 3:2λόγῳ · what he says
    We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to control his whole body.
  46. 1 Peter 1:23λόγου · word
    For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God.
  47. 1 Peter 2:8λόγῳ · word
    …and, “A stone of stumbling and a rock of offense.” They stumble because they disobey the word—and to this they were appointed.
  48. 1 Peter 3:1 (2×)λόγῳ · word; λόγου · words
    Wives, in the same way, submit yourselves to your husbands, so that even if they refuse to believe the word, they will be won over without words by the behavior of their wives