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λόγος G3056
G3056 is the Greek word λόγος, transliterated lógos. The King James Version most often renders it word.
What it means
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).
Where it comes from
from G3004 (λέγω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 285 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: account, cause, communication, X concerning, doctrine, fame, X have to do, intent, matter, mouth, preaching, question, reason, + reckon, remove, say(-ing), shew, X speaker, speech, talk, thing, + none of these things move me, tidings, treatise, utterance, word, work.
Verses using λόγος
The first 40 of 292 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 5:32 · KJV
But I say unto you, That whosoever shall put away his wife, saving for the cause of fornication, causeth her to commit adultery: and whosoever shall marry her that is divorced committeth adultery.
Matthew 5:37 · KJV
But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.
Matthew 7:24 · KJV
Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:
Matthew 7:26 · KJV
And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand:
Matthew 7:28 · KJV
And it came to pass, when Jesus had ended these sayings, the people were astonished at his doctrine:
Matthew 8:8 · KJV
The centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof: but speak the word only, and my servant shall be healed.
Matthew 8:16 · KJV
When the even was come, they brought unto him many that were possessed with devils: and he cast out the spirits with his word, and healed all that were sick:
Matthew 10:14 · KJV
And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet.
Matthew 12:32 · KJV
And whosoever speaketh a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but whosoever speaketh against the Holy Ghost, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this world, neither in the world to come.
Matthew 12:36 · KJV
But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.
Matthew 12:37 · KJV
For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.
Matthew 13:19 · KJV
When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, then cometh the wicked one, and catcheth away that which was sown in his heart. This is he which received seed by the way side.
Matthew 13:20 · KJV
But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he that heareth the word, and anon with joy receiveth it;
Matthew 13:21 · KJV
Yet hath he not root in himself, but dureth for a while: for when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, by and by he is offended.
Matthew 13:22 · KJV
He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful.
Matthew 13:23 · KJV
But he that received seed into the good ground is he that heareth the word, and understandeth it; which also beareth fruit, and bringeth forth, some an hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty.
Matthew 15:23 · KJV
But he answered her not a word. And his disciples came and besought him, saying, Send her away; for she crieth after us.
Matthew 18:23 · KJV
Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants.
Matthew 19:1 · KJV
And it came to pass, that when Jesus had finished these sayings, he departed from Galilee, and came into the coasts of Judaea beyond Jordan;
Matthew 19:11 · KJV
But he said unto them, All men cannot receive this saying, save they to whom it is given.
Matthew 19:22 · KJV
But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions.
Matthew 21:24 · KJV
And Jesus answered and said unto them, I also will ask you one thing, which if ye tell me, I in like wise will tell you by what authority I do these things.
Matthew 22:46 · KJV
And no man was able to answer him a word, neither durst any man from that day forth ask him any more questions.
Matthew 24:35 · KJV
Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.
Matthew 25:19 · KJV
After a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and reckoneth with them.
Matthew 26:1 · KJV
And it came to pass, when Jesus had finished all these sayings, he said unto his disciples,
Matthew 28:15 · KJV
So they took the money, and did as they were taught: and this saying is commonly reported among the Jews until this day.
Mark 1:45 · KJV
But he went out, and began to publish it much, and to blaze abroad the matter, insomuch that Jesus could no more openly enter into the city, but was without in desert places: and they came to him from every quarter.
Mark 2:2 · KJV
And straightway many were gathered together, insomuch that there was no room to receive them, no, not so much as about the door: and he preached the word unto them.
Mark 4:15 · KJV
And these are they by the way side, where the word is sown; but when they have heard, Satan cometh immediately, and taketh away the word that was sown in their hearts.
Mark 4:16 · KJV
And these are they likewise which are sown on stony ground; who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with gladness;
Mark 4:17 · KJV
And have no root in themselves, and so endure but for a time: afterward, when affliction or persecution ariseth for the word’s sake, immediately they are offended.
Mark 4:19 · KJV
And the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful.
Mark 4:20 · KJV
And these are they which are sown on good ground; such as hear the word, and receive it, and bring forth fruit, some thirtyfold, some sixty, and some an hundred.
Mark 4:33 · KJV
And with many such parables spake he the word unto them, as they were able to hear it.
Mark 5:36 · KJV
As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe.
Mark 7:13 · KJV
Making the word of God of none effect through your tradition, which ye have delivered: and many such like things do ye.
Mark 7:29 · KJV
And he said unto her, For this saying go thy way; the devil is gone out of thy daughter.
Mark 8:32 · KJV
And he spake that saying openly. And Peter took him, and began to rebuke him.
Mark 8:38 · KJV
Whosoever therefore shall be ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation; of him also shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he cometh in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.
Common questions
What does Strong's G3056 mean?
G3056 is the Greek word λόγος (lógos), 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).
How is G3056 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it word (164 times), words (44 times), saying (31 times), sayings (15 times), speech (8 times), among others.
How many times does G3056 appear in the Bible?
λόγος (lógos) is tagged in 292 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G3056 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G3004 (λέγω).
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