Term

Logos

A Greek noun meaning a significant statement or "to say," distinguished from mere talk, prayers, or commands.

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Definition

Originally the Greek noun derived from legein, 'to say', which implies a significant statement; not mere talk (lalein), nor prayers, commands, etc.

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Sources

  1. 1.Alan Richardson and John Bowden The Westminster Dictionary of Christian Theology. (Philadelphia: Westminster Press, 1983). 339Original citation: Richardson, Alan, and John Bowden. The Westminster Dictionary of Christian Theology. Philadelphia: Westminster Press, 1983, 339.

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