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Lexicon :: Strong's G3051 - logion

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λόγιον
Transliteration
logion (Key)
Pronunciation
log'-ee-on
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Part of Speech
neuter noun
Root Word (Etymology)
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TDNT Reference: 4:137,505

Strong’s Definitions

λόγιον lógion, log'-ee-on; neuter of G3052; an utterance (of God):—oracle.


KJV Translation Count — Total: 4x

The KJV translates Strong's G3051 in the following manner: oracle (4x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 4x
The KJV translates Strong's G3051 in the following manner: oracle (4x).
  1. a brief utterance, a divine oracle (doubtless because oracles were generally brief)

    1. in the NT, the words or utterances of God

    2. of the contents of the Mosaic law

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
λόγιον lógion, log'-ee-on; neuter of G3052; an utterance (of God):—oracle.
STRONGS G3051:
λόγιον, λογιου, τό (diminutive of λόγος (so Bleek (on Hebrews 5:12), et al.; others, neuter of λόγιος (Meyer on Romans 3:2))), properly, "a little word (so Schol. ad Aristophanes ran. 969 (973)), a brief utterance, in secular authors a divine oracle" (doubtless because oracles were generally brief); Herodotus, Thucydides, Aristophanes, Euripides; Polybius 3, 112, 8; 8, 30, 6; Diodorus 2, 14; Aelian v. h. 2, 41; of the Sibylline oracles, Diodorus, p. 602 (from 50:34); Plutarch, Fab. 4; in the Sept. for חֹשֶׁן the breast-plate of the high priest, which he wore when he consulted Jehovah, Exodus 28:15; Exodus 29:5, etc.; (once for אֹמֶר, of the words of a man, Psalm 18:15 (Ps. 19:15)); but chiefly for אִמְרָה of any utterance of God, whether precept or promise; (cf. Philo de congr. erud. grat. § 24; de profug. § 11 under the end); of the prophecies of God in the O. T., Josephus, b. j. 6, 5, 4; νόμους καί λόγια θεσπισθεντα διά προφητῶν καί ὕμνους, Philo vit. contempl. § 3; τό λόγιον τοῦ προφήτου (Moses), vit. Moys. 3:35, cf. (23, and) de praem. et poen. § 1 at the beginning; τά δέκα λόγια, the Ten Commandments of God or the Decalogue, in Philo, who wrote a special treatise concerning them (Works edition Mang. ii., p. 180ff (edited by Richter iv., p. 246ff)); (Apostolic Constitutions 2, 36 (p. 63, 7 edition Lagarde)); Eusebius, h. e. 2, 18. In the N. T. spoken of the words or utterances of God: of the contents of the Mosaic law, Acts 7:38; with τοῦ Θεοῦ or Θεοῦ added, of his commands in the Mosaic law and his Messianic promises, Romans 3:2, cf. Philippi and Umbreit at the passage; of the substance of the Christian religion, Hebrews 5:12; of the utterances of God through Christian teachers, 1 Peter 4:11. (In ecclesiastical writings λόγια τοῦ κυρίου is used of Christ's precepts, by Polycarp, ad Philipp. 7, 1 [ET]; κυριακα λόγια of the sayings and discourses of Christ which are recorded in the Gospels, by Papias in Eusebius, h. e. 3, 39; Photius c. 228, p. 248 (18 edition, Bekker); (τά λόγια τοῦ Θεοῦ) of the words and admonitions of God in the sacred Scriptures, Clement of Rome, 1 Cor. 53, 1 [ET] (where parallel with αἱ ἱεραι γραφαί), cf. 62, 9 [ET]; (and τά λόγια simply, like αἱ γραφαί of the New T. in the interpolated Epistle of Ignatius ad Smyrn. 3 [ET]). Cf. Schwegler ((also Heinichen)), Index 4 ad Eusebius, h. e. under the word λόγιον; (especially Sophocles Lexicon, under the word and Lightfoot in the Contemp. Rev. for Aug. 1875, p. 399ff On the general use of the word cf. Bleek, Br. a. d. Hebrew iii., pp. 114-117).)
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Exodus
28:15; 29:5
Psalms
18:15
Acts
7:38
Romans
3:2; 3:2
Hebrews
5:12; 5:12
1 Peter
4:11

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G3051 matches the Greek λόγιον (logion),
which occurs 34 times in 32 verses in the LXX Greek.

Unchecked Copy BoxNum 24:4 - the oracle of the one who hears the words of God, who sees a vision from the Almighty, although falling flat on the ground with eyes open:
Unchecked Copy BoxNum 24:16 - the oracle of the one who hears the words of God, and who knows the knowledge of the Most High, who sees a vision from the Almighty, although falling flat on the ground with eyes open:
Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 33:9 - He said to his father and mother, "I have not seen him," and he did not acknowledge his own brothers or know his own children, for they kept your word, and guarded your covenant.
Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 12:6 - The LORD's words are absolutely reliable. They are as untainted as silver purified in a furnace on the ground, where it is thoroughly refined.
Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 18:30 - The one true God acts in a faithful manner; the LORD's promise is reliable; he is a shield to all who take shelter in him.
Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 19:14 - May my words and my thoughts be acceptable in your sight, O LORD, my sheltering rock and my redeemer.
Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 105:19 - until the time when his prediction came true. The LORD's word proved him right.
Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 107:11 - because they had rebelled against God's commands, and rejected the instructions of the sovereign king.
Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:11 - In my heart I store up your words, so I might not sin against you.
Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:38 - Confirm to your servant your promise, which you made to the one who honors you.
Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:41 - ו  (Vav) May I experience your loyal love, O LORD, and your deliverance, as you promised.
Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:50 - This is what comforts me in my trouble, for your promise revives me.
Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:58 - I seek your favor with all my heart. Have mercy on me as you promised!
Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:67 - Before I was afflicted I used to stray off, but now I keep your instructions.
Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:76 - May your loyal love console me, as you promised your servant.
Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:82 - My eyes grow tired as I wait for your promise to be fulfilled. I say, "When will you comfort me?"
Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:103 - Your words are sweeter in my mouth than honey!
Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:116 - Sustain me as you promised, so that I will live. Do not disappoint me!
Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:123 - My eyes grow tired as I wait for your deliverance, for your reliable promise to be fulfilled.
Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:133 - Direct my steps by your word! Do not let any sin dominate me!
Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:140 - Your word is absolutely pure, and your servant loves it!
Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:148 - My eyes anticipate the nighttime hours, so that I can meditate on your word.
Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:158 - I take note of the treacherous and despise them, because they do not keep your instructions.
Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:162 - I rejoice in your instructions, like one who finds much plunder.
Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:169 - ת  (Tav) Listen to my cry for help, O LORD! Give me insight by your word!
Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:170 - Listen to my appeal for mercy! Deliver me, as you promised.
Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:172 - May my tongue sing about your instructions, for all your commands are just.
Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 138:2 - I will bow down toward your holy temple, and give thanks to your name, because of your loyal love and faithfulness, for you have exalted your promise above the entire sky.
Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 147:15 - He sends his command through the earth; swiftly his order reaches its destination.
Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 5:24 - Therefore, as flaming fire devours straw, and dry grass disintegrates in the flames, so their root will rot, and their flower will blow away like dust. For they have rejected the law of the LORD who commands armies, they have spurned the commands of the Holy One of Israel.
Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 28:13 - So the LORD's word to them will sound like meaningless gibberish, senseless babbling, a syllable here, a syllable there. As a result, they will fall on their backsides when they try to walk, and be injured, ensnared, and captured.
Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 30:27 - Look, the name of the LORD comes from a distant place in raging anger and awesome splendor. He speaks angrily and his word is like destructive fire.
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