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λόγος (logos) means “word” in the TBESG Greek lexicon from STEPBible.

λόγος Greek · G3056 328 tagged occurrences in 316 verses

Pronunciation guide: log'-os Strong’s Greek pronunciation spelling.

Lexicon entries

TBESG · G3056

λόγος · logos · 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). (AS)

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Dodson Greek Lexicon

a word, speech, divine utterance, analogy.

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How translators render G3056

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
word 124
words 51
message 30
saying 8
speech 8
the word 8
account 5
a word 4
an account 4
news 4
vvv 4
talk 3
accounts 2
decree 2
matter 2
question 2
speaker 2
speaking 2
teaching 2
the message 2
thing 2
a complaint 1
a question 1
an appearance 1
answer 1
appointed 1
are saying 1
as the word 1
at his word 1
book 1
by what they said 1
by word 1
command 1
does he mean 1
for 1
he made this statement 1
his sentence 1
his words 1
in his words 1
in person 1
in speech 1
in the message 1
in word 1
instructions we have given 1
it would be reasonable 1
jesus had said 1
length 1
ministry 1
of the word 1
of the words 1
preaching 1
proposal 1
remark 1
rumor 1
speak 1
stated 1
statement 1
teachings 1
the matter 1
the reason 1
the things 1
things 1
through the word 1
to account 1
to say 1
what 1
what he says 1
with a word 1
word evident 1
KJV rendering counts
Rendering Count
the word 116
word 37
words 36
saying 22
sayings 13
the words 9
account 6
the saying 6
a word 5
of the word 5
speech 4
that saying 4
with 4
the sayings 3
things 3
utterance 3
a 2
an account 2
communication 2
in the word 2
in word 2
matter 2
of 2
the 2
thing 2
this saying 2
a fame 1
a matter 1
a reason 1
an 1
any word 1
by 1
by the word 1
by word 1
concerning 1
exhortation 1
for the cause 1
his speech 1
i preached 1
in 1
in a word 1
in speech 1
intent 1
manner of communications 1
mouth 1
of speech 1
of the words 1
of these things 1
of utterance 1
of words 1
question 1
reason 1
rumour 1
speaker 1
talk 1
that the word 1
the doctrine 1
the matter 1
the preaching 1
the speech 1
the words sake 1
the work 1
those things 1
tidings 1
to do 1
to the word 1
treatise 1
unto the word 1
with the word 1
with words 1
work 1

Verses containing G3056

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  1. 1 Timothy 4:12 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Let no one despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.

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  2. 1 Timothy 5:17 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Elders who lead effectively are worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.

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  3. 1 Timothy 6:3 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    If anyone teaches another doctrine and disagrees with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and with godly teaching,

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  4. 2 Timothy 1:13 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Hold on to the pattern of sound teaching you have heard from me, with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.

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  5. 2 Timothy 2:9 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    for which I suffer to the extent of being chained like a criminal. But the word of God cannot be chained!

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  6. 2 Timothy 2:11 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    This is a trustworthy saying: If we died with Him, we will also live with Him;

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  7. 2 Timothy 2:15 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth.

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  8. 2 Timothy 2:17 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    and the talk of such men will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus,

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  9. 2 Timothy 4:2 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and encourage with every form of patient instruction.

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  10. 2 Timothy 4:15 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    You too should beware of him, for he has vigorously opposed our message.

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  11. Titus 1:3 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    In His own time He has made His word evident in the proclamation entrusted to me by the command of God our Savior.

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  12. Titus 1:9 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    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.

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  13. Titus 2:5 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    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.

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  14. Titus 2:8 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    and wholesome speech that is above reproach, so that anyone who opposes us will be ashamed, having nothing bad to say about us.

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  15. Titus 3:8 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    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.

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  16. Hebrews 2:2 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For if the message spoken by angels was binding, and every transgression and disobedience received its just punishment,

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  17. Hebrews 4:2 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    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.

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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 4:13 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    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.

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  20. Hebrews 5:11 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    We have much to say about this, but it is hard to explain, because you are dull of hearing.

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  21. Hebrews 5:13 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For everyone who lives on milk is still an infant, inexperienced in the message of righteousness.

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  22. Hebrews 6:1 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    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,

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  23. Hebrews 7:28 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    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.

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  24. Hebrews 12:19 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    to a trumpet blast or to a voice that made its hearers beg that no further word be spoken.

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  25. Hebrews 13:7 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Remember your leaders who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith.

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  26. 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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  27. Hebrews 13:22 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    I urge you, brothers, to bear with my word of exhortation, for I have only written to you briefly.

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  28. James 1:18 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we would be a kind of firstfruits of His creation.

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  29. 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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  30. James 1:22 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Be doers of the word, and not hearers only. Otherwise, you are deceiving yourselves.

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  31. James 1:23 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For anyone who hears the word but does not carry it out is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror,

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  32. James 3:2 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    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.

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  33. 1 Peter 1:23 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God.

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  34. 1 Peter 2:8 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    and, “A stone of stumbling and a rock of offense.” They stumble because they disobey the word—and to this they were appointed.

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  35. 1 Peter 3:1 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    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

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  36. 1 Peter 3:15 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect,

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  37. 1 Peter 4:5 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But they will have to give an account to Him who is ready to judge the living and the dead.

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  38. 2 Peter 1:19 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    We also have the word of the prophets as confirmed beyond doubt. And you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.

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  39. 2 Peter 2:3 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    In their greed, these false teachers will exploit you with deceptive words. The longstanding verdict against them remains in force, and their destruction does not sleep.

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  40. 2 Peter 3:5 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But they deliberately overlook the fact that long ago by God’s word the heavens existed and the earth was formed out of water and by water,

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  41. 2 Peter 3:7 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And by that same word, the present heavens and earth are reserved for fire, being kept for the day of judgment and destruction of ungodly men.

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  42. 1 John 1:1 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our own eyes, which we have gazed upon and touched with our own hands—this is the Word of life.

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  43. 1 John 1:10 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    If we say we have not sinned, we make Him out to be a liar, and His word is not in us.

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  44. 1 John 2:5 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But if anyone keeps His word, the love of God has been truly perfected in him. By this we know that we are in Him:

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  45. 1 John 2:7 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Beloved, I am not writing to you a new commandment, but an old one, which you have had from the beginning. This commandment is the message you have heard.

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  46. 1 John 2:13 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    I am writing to you, fathers, because you know Him who is from the beginning. I am writing to you, young men, because you have overcome the evil one. I have written to you, children, because you know the Father.

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    Source alternate reference: 2.13

  47. 1 John 3:18 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Little children, let us love not in word and speech, but in action and truth.

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  48. 3 John 1:10 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    So if I come, I will call attention to his malicious slander against us. And unsatisfied with that, he refuses to welcome the brothers and forbids those who want to do so, even putting them out of the church.

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  49. Revelation 1:2 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    who testifies to everything he saw. This is the word of God and the testimony of Jesus Christ.

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  50. Revelation 1:3 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear and obey what is written in it, because the time is near.

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