λόγος: logos (G3056), a Greek word meaning "something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, (with the article in John) the Divine Expression (i.e. Christ)"
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The word "logos" primarily refers to something that expresses thought, such as a word, speech, or statement. It can describe spoken or written communication, teachings, commands, or declarations, including those attributed to God or religious doctrine. Additionally, it can signify reasoning, an account, or a matter being discussed, and in some contexts, it refers to the concept of the Divine Word.
word; the spoken or written message
The Greek word logos means "word; the spoken or written message," encompassing related ideas including account, cause, communication, concerning.
- reason, the rational faculty
- a discourse, speech, or account
- a topic or subject of discussion
- a computation or reckoning
- the Logos — a philosophical term for the rational principle ordering the cosmos
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λόγος
Pronunciationlogos
G3056
something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, (with the article in John) the Divine Expression (i.e. Christ)
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