The meaning of “ῥῆμα”

Understanding rhēma reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

G4487

Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

ῥῆμα

Phonetichray'-mah

Transliterationrhēma

Grammar Code

G:N-N

Greek Noun, Neuter

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

+ evil, + nothing, saying, word. - an utterance (individually, collectively or specially), - by implication, a matter or topic (especially of narration, command or dispute) - with a negative naught whatever

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

64 total references

Reference	Text
Matthew 18:16	“But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.”
Luke 4:4	“And Jesus answered him, saying, It is written, That man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.”
Acts 10:44	“While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word.”
2 Corinthians 13:1	“This is the third time I am coming to you. In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established.”
Hebrews 11:3	“Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.”

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences

64x

Most Frequent Book

Luke

Book Distribution

Matthew5

Mark2

Luke16

John12

Acts14

Romans3

2 Corinthians2

Ephesians2

Hebrews4

1 Peter1

2 Peter1

Jude1

Revelation1

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Greek meaning of 'ῥῆμα' deepen your understanding of Matthew 18:16?

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