λόγος

logos

Greek G3056 Noun, masculine 331 occurrences in 318 verses
λόγος word

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: Mat.8:8, Luk.7:7, 1Co.14:9, 19 Heb.12:19, al.

2. a saying, statement, declaration: Mat.19:22 (T om.), Mrk.5:36 7:29, Luk.1:29, Jhn.2:22 6:60, Act.7:29, al.; with genitive attrib., Act.13:15, Rom.9:9, Heb.7:28, al.; of the sayings, commands, promises, etc., of teachers, Mat.7:24 10:14, Mrk.8:38, Luk.9:4, Jhn.14:24, al.; λ. κενοί, Eph.5:6; ἀληθινοί, Rev.19:9; πιστοί, Rev.22:6; esp. of the precepts, decrees and promises of God, ὁ λ. τ. θεοῦ, the word of God: Mrk.7:13, Jhn.10:35, Rom.13:9, 1Co.14:36, Php.1:14, al.; absol., ὁ λ., Mat.13:21, 22 Mrk.16:[20], Luk.1:2, Act.6:4, Heb.4:12, al.

3. speech, discourse: Act.14:12, 2Co.10:10, Jas.3:2; opposite to ἐπιστολή, 2Th.2:15; disting, from σοφία, 1Co.2:1; ἀναστροφή, 1Ti.4:12; δύναμις, 1Co.4:19, 1Th.1:5; ἔργον, Rom.15:18; οὐδενὸς λ. τίμιον (not worthy of mention), Act.20:24; of the faculty of speech, Luk.24:19, 2Co.11:6; of the style of speech, Mat.5:37, 1Co.1:5; of instruction, Col.4:3, 1Pe.3:1; with genitive of person(s), Jhn.5:24 8:52, Act.2:41, al.; ὁ λ. ὁ ἐμός, Jhn.8:31; with genitive obj. (τ.) ἀληθείας, 2Co.6:7, Col.1:5, Jas.1:18; τ. καταλλαγῆς, 2Co.5:19; τ. σταυροῦ, 1Co.1:18; of mere talk, 1Co.4:19, 2o, Col.2:23, 1Jn.3:18; of the talk which one occasions, hence, repute: Col.2:23.

4. subject-matter, hence, teaching, doctrine: Act.18:15, 2Ti.2:17, al.; esp. of Christian doctrine: Mat.13:20-23, Mrk.4:14-20 8:32, Luk.1:2, Act.8:4, Gal.6:6, 1Th.1:6, al.; with genitive of person(s), τ. θεοῦ, Luk.5:1, Jhn.17:6, Act.4:29, 1Co.14:36, I Jhn.1:10, Rev.6:9, al.; τ. Κυρίου, Act.8:25, 1Th.1:8, al.; τ. Χριστοῦ, Col.3:16, Rev.3:8; with genitive appos., Act.15:7; with genitive attrib., Heb.5:13.

5. a story, tale, narrative: Mat.28:15, Jhn.21:23, Act.1:1 11:22; before περί, Luk.5:15.

6. That which is spoken of (Plat., al.; V. Kennedy, Sources, 124), matter, affair, thing: Mat.21:24, Mrk.1:45 11:29, Luk.20:3, Act.8:21; of a matter in dispute, as a case or suit at law, Act.19:38; pl. (1Ma.7:33, al.), Luk.1:4.

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

1. reason,

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

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

2. account,

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

(b) reckoning: Php.4:15, 17; συναίρειν (which see) λ., Mat.18:23 25:19; in forensic sense, Rom.14:12, Heb.13:17, 1Pe.4:5; with genitive of thing(s), Luk.16:2; before περί, Mat.12:36, Act.19:40, 1Pe.3:15.

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

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

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Concordance 318 verses

  1. 1 Corinthians 2:13 λόγοις

    And this is what we speak, not in words taught us by human wisdom, but in words taught by the Spirit, expressing spiritual truths in spiritual words.

  2. But I will come to you shortly, if the Lord is willing, and then I will find out not only what these arrogant people are saying, but what power they have.

  3. For the kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of power.

  4. 1 Corinthians 12:8 λόγοςλόγος

    To one there is given through the Spirit the message of wisdom, to another the message of knowledge by the same Spirit,

  5. So it is with you. Unless you speak intelligible words with your tongue, how will anyone know what you are saying? You will just be speaking into the air.

  6. 1 Corinthians 14:19 λόγουςλόγους

    But in the church, I would rather speak five coherent words to instruct others than ten thousand words in a tongue.

  7. Did the word of God originate with you? Or are you the only ones it has reached?

  8. By this gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you. Otherwise, you have believed in vain.

  9. When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come to pass: “Death has been swallowed up in victory.”

  10. But as surely as God is faithful, our message to you is not “Yes” and “No.”

  11. For we are not like so many others, who peddle the word of God for profit. On the contrary, in Christ we speak before God with sincerity, as men sent from God.

  12. Instead, we have renounced secret and shameful ways. We do not practice deceit, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by open proclamation of the truth, we commend ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.

  13. that God was reconciling the world to Himself in Christ, not counting men’s trespasses against them. And He has committed to us the message of reconciliation.

  14. in truthful speech and in the power of God; with the weapons of righteousness in the right hand and in the left;

  15. But just as you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness, and in the love we inspired in you —see that you also excel in this grace of giving.

  16. For some say, “His letters are weighty and forceful, but his physical presence is unimpressive, and his speaking is of no account.”

  17. Such people should consider that what we are in our letters when absent, we will be in our actions when present.

  18. Although I am not a polished speaker, I am certainly not lacking in knowledge. We have made this clear to you in every way possible.

  19. Galatians 5:14 λόγῳ

    The entire law is fulfilled in a single decree: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”

  20. Galatians 6:6 λόγον

    Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word must share in all good things with his instructor.

  21. Ephesians 1:13 λόγον

    And in Him, having heard and believed the word of truth—the gospel of your salvation—you were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit,

  22. Ephesians 4:29 λόγος

    Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen.

  23. Ephesians 5:6 λόγοις

    Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things the wrath of God is coming on the sons of disobedience.

  24. Ephesians 6:19 λόγος

    Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will boldly make known the mystery of the gospel,

  25. Philippians 1:14 λόγον

    And most of the brothers, confident in the Lord by my chains, now dare more greatly to speak the word without fear.

  26. Philippians 2:16 λόγον

    as you hold forth the word of life, in order that I may boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor in vain.

  27. Philippians 4:15 λόγον

    And as you Philippians know, in the early days of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church but you partnered with me in the matter of giving and receiving.

  28. Philippians 4:17 λόγον

    Not that I am seeking a gift, but I am looking for the fruit that may be credited to your account.

  29. Colossians 1:5 λόγῳ

    the faith and love proceeding from the hope stored up for you in heaven, of which you have already heard in the word of truth, the gospel

  30. Colossians 1:25 λόγον

    I became its servant by the commission God gave me to fully proclaim to you the word of God,

  31. Colossians 2:23 λόγον

    Such restrictions indeed have an appearance of wisdom, with their self-prescribed worship, their false humility, and their harsh treatment of the body; but they are of no value against the indulgence of the flesh.

  32. Colossians 3:16 λόγος

    Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.

  33. Colossians 3:17 λόγῳ

    And whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.

  34. Colossians 4:3 λόγου

    as you pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains.

  35. Colossians 4:6 λόγος

    Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.

  36. because our gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power, in the Holy Spirit, and with great conviction—just as you know we lived among you for your sake.

  37. And you became imitators of us and of the Lord when you welcomed the message with the joy of the Holy Spirit, in spite of your great suffering.

  38. For not only did the message of the Lord ring out from you to Macedonia and Achaia, but your faith in God has gone out to every place, so that we have no need to say anything more.

  39. As you know, we never used words of flattery or any pretext for greed. God is our witness!

  40. 1 Thessalonians 2:13 λόγονλόγονλόγον

    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 the true word of God—the word which is now at work in you who believe.

  41. 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.

  42. Therefore encourage one another with these words.

  43. 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.

  44. Therefore, brothers, stand firm and cling to the traditions we taught you, whether by speech or by letter.

  45. encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good word and deed.

  46. 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.

  47. 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.

  48. 1 Timothy 1:15 λόγος

    This is a trustworthy saying, worthy of full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the worst.

  49. 1 Timothy 3:1 λόγος

    This is a trustworthy saying: If anyone aspires to be an overseer, he desires a noble task.

  50. 1 Timothy 4:5 λόγου

    because it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.

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