The meaning of “λόγιον”
Understanding lógion reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
neuter of λόγιος oracle. - an utterance (of God)
λόγιον
neuter of λόγιος oracle. - an utterance (of God)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 7:38 | “This is he, that was in the church in the wilderness with the angel which spake to him in the mount Sina, and with our fathers: who received the lively oracles to give unto us:” Word: λόγιον (lógion) | |
| Romans 3:2 | “Much every way: chiefly, because that unto them were committed the oracles of God.” Word: λόγιον (lógion) | |
| Hebrews 5:12 | “For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat.” Word: λόγιον (lógion) | |
| 1 Peter 4:11 | “If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.” Word: λόγιον (lógion) |