Greek Dictionary Woman to Words
Woman to Words.
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Woman: 1135. See Wives, 1135.
Woman: Women: 2338. See Female, 2338.
Women: 1135. See Wives, 1135.
Womb: 1064. Greek is, gaster. synchronize. The belly, Septuagint for Hebrew, Numbers 5:22, “to make the belly to swell,” Job 40:16. In N.T., spoken by synecdoche, only of the parts,
a. The stomach, past participle, Septuagint for Hebrew, Job 15:2, 20:23, “When he is about to fill his belly,” In N.T., by metonymy of abstract for concrete, a glutton, a gormandizer; Titus 1:12, “Slow (lazy gluttons) bellies,” the Cretans are always slow bellies, as lazy gormandizers.
b. The womb, Luke 1:31,” Thou shalt conceive in thy womb.” Septuagint for Hebrew, Genesis 25:23, “Two nations are in thy womb.” Psalms 58:3. Hence to be with child, Matthew 1:18-23, 24:19, “And who unto them that are with child,” Mark 13:17. Luke 21:23. 1 Thessalonians 5:3. Revelation 12:2, “And she being with child cried,” Septuagint for Hebrew, “Conceived,” Genesis 16:4, 38:25. 2 Kings 8:12, “and wilt dash their children, and rip up their women with child.”
Womb: Wombs: 2836. See Belly, 2886.
Womb: 3388. Greek is, metra. Luke 2:23, “Every male that openeth the womb shall be called Holy to the LORD;” Romans 4:19. Septuagint for Hebrew, Numbers 3:12, “I have taken the Levites from among the children of Israel instead of all the firstborn that openeth the matrix among the children of Israel:” Jeremiah 1:5, “Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee;” 1 Samuel 1:5-6, “because the LORD had shut up her womb.”
Women: 4247. Greek is, presbutis. Feminine. Titus 2:3, “The aged womenlikewise,”
Won 2770. See Gain, 2770.
Wonder: 2285. Greek is, thambos. Astonishment, amazement from admiration, Luke 4:36, “And they were all amazed,” Luke 5:9, “For he was astonished.” Acts 3:10, “and they were filled with wonder and amazement at that which had happened unto him.”
Wonder: 2296. Wondered: Wondering: 2296. See Admiration, 2296.
Wonder: Wonders: 4592. Greek is, semelon. A sign, signal, an ensign, standard, Septuagint for Hebrew, “ensign,” Isaiah 11:12, “And he shall set up and ensign for the nations, Sign of something past, a memorial, monument, Septuagint for Hebrew, “Sign,” Joshua 4:6, “That this may be a sign among you, In N.T., a sign, mark, token, as in
a. Past particle, a sign, by which any thing is designated, distinguished, known. Matthew 26:48, “Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign.” Romans 4:11, “And he received the sign of circumcision,” as circumcision as compared to, Septuagint and Hebrew, “A bow in the clouds,” Genesis 9:12-13, 17:11, “and it shall be a token of the covenant betwext me and you.” Especially, a sign by which the character and truth of any person or thing is known, a token, proof. Luke 2:12, “And this shall be a sign unto you;” 2 Corinthians 12:12, “Truly the sign of an apostle were wrought among you in all patience in signs, and wonders,” 2 Thessalonians 3:17, “which is the token in every epistle:” So, Septuagint and Hebrew, 1 Samuel 14:10, “this shall be a sign unto us.” 2 Kings 19:29, 20:8.
b-1. A sign by which the divine power and majesty is made known, as in a supernatural event or act, a token, wonder, miracle, by which the power and presence of God is manifested, either directly or through the agency of those whom He sends.
b-2. As wrought of God, 1 Corinthians 14:22, “Wherefore tongues are for a sign, not to them that believe, but to them that believe not:” as in a token to the unbelieving of God’s presence and power, compare with verse 25, “And thus are the secrets of his (God’s) heart made manifest;” or perhaps a sign of the divine displeasure, compare with verse 21. So the sign of Jonah, as in which God wrought in the case of Jonah, Matthew 12:39, “An evil and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign, and their shall be no sign; and there shall no sign be given to it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas:” Compare with verse 40. Matthew 16:4. Luke 11:29. Metonymically.
Of persons sent from God, whose character and acts are manifestation of the divine power, Luke 11:30, “For as Jonas was a sign unto the Ninevites,” Luke 2:34, “and for a sign which shall be spoken against;” Also of signs, wonders, miracles which God is said to do through any one, joined with, as Acts 2:22-43, 4:30, 5:12, 14:3, 15:12. Specifically, as fore-showing future events, a sign of future things, a portent, presage. Matthew 16:3, “but can ye not discern the sign of the times?” as in the miraculous events and deeds which fore told of the coming of the Messiah in His kingdom.
Matthew 24:3, “and what shall be the sign of thy coming,” with verse 30, “Then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven.” Mark 13:4. Luke 21:7-11, “and great signs shall there be from heaven.” With verse 25. “And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations,” Acts 2:19. Revelation 12:1, “And there appeared a great wonder in heaven; verse 3, “And there appeared another wonder in heaven;” Revelation 15:1. Septuagint and Hebrew, “Sign,” Deuteronomy 13:1-2.
b-3. Of signs, wonders, miracles, wrought by Jesus and His apostles in proof and furtherance of their divine mission. Matthew 12:38, “Master, we would see a sign from thee.” With verse 39, “But he answered and said unto them, And evil and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign:” Matthew 16:1-4. Mark 8:11, with verse 12. Mark 16:17-20. Luke 11:16-29. Luke 23:8. In John only in this sense, common form, John 2:11-18-23, 3:2, 4:54, 6:2-14-26-30, 7:31, 9:16, 10:41, 11:47, 12:18-37, 20:30. Acts 4:16-22, 8:6, 1 Corinthians 1:22. Joined with, “Wonders, power,” John 4:48. Acts 6:8, 7:36, 8:13. Romans 15:19. 2 Corinthians 12:12. Hebrews 2:4. Septuagint and Hebrew, Exodus 4:8, sequel follows, verses 17-28-30.
b-4. Spoken analogically of signs, wonders, wrought by false prophets claiming to act by divine authority, Revelation 13:13-14, 16:14, 19:20. Common form, Matthew 24:24. Mark 13:22. 2 Thessalonians 2:9, “Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders.”
Wondered: 1839. Greek is, existemi. Acts 8:9, “and bewitched the people of Samaria,” To put out of place. Intransitive verb, Septuagint for Hebrew, Exodus 23:27. Joshua 10:10, “and chased them along the way that goeth up to Beth-horon,” To be put out, to be out of place, etc. Spoken of the joints. To recede from, to yield, to depart. In N.T., only trope.
a. Transitive verb, in present tense, aoris 1, and later preferred, to put out of oneself, generally to astonish, to fill with wonder, Luke 24:22, “and certain women also of our company made us astonished,” Acts 8:9-11, “Because that of long time he had bewitched them with sorceries.”
b. Intransitive verb, in preferred and aoris 2. Active verb, and middle term of syllogism, to be beside oneself, to be out of one’s mind; Mark 3:21, “He is beside himself.” 2 Corinthians 5:13, “For whether we be beside ourselves,” as is said of us. Septuagint, transitive verb for Hebrew, “Spoiled.” Job 12:17. Hence generally to be astonished, amazed, filled with wonder, Matthew 12:23, “And all the people were amazed,” Mark 2:12, 5:42, Septuagint, Genesis 27:33, “And Isaac trembled very exceedingly,” Ezekiel 26:16. Mark 6:51, “They were sore amazed in themselves beyond measure, and wondered.” Luke 2:47, Astonished.” Septuagint, Luke 8:56. Acts 2:7-12, 8:13, “and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were done.” Acts 9:21, 10:45, 12:16. Septuagint for Hebrew, “The whole mount quaked greatly.” Exodus 19:18. Ruth 3:8, “that the man was afraid (startled),” Genesis 43:33, “and the men marveled one at another.” Job 26:11, “and are astonished at his reproof.”
Wonderful: 1411. See Violence, 1411-1-d.
Wonderful: 2297. Greek is, thaumasios. Adjective, wonderful, admirable. In N.T., neuter, a wonder, miracle, Matthew 21:15, “saw the wonderful things that he did,” Septuagint for Hebrew, Psalms 77:11, “surely I will remember thy wonders of old.” Psalms 77:14. Joshua 3:5. Psalms 9:1, “I will shew forth all thy marvelous works.”
Wonderful: 3167. Greek is, megaleios. Great, glorious, wonderful, as great things, wonderful works, Luke 1:49, “Fore he that is mighty hath done to me great things;” Acts 2:11, “We do hear them speak in our tongues the wonderful works of God.” Septuagint for Hebrew, Psalms 71:19, “and hast done great things:”
Wondering: 1569. Greek is, ekthambos. Adjective, quite astonished, greatly amazed, Acts 3:11, “greatly wondering.”
Wonders: 5059. Greek is, teras. The plural, “Wonders,” Uncontracted, contrary to Greek Attic usage. A wonder, portent, prodigy, strictly as foreboding something future; In N.T., only plural, and always joined with, “Signs.”
a. Past particle, Acts 2:19, “And I will shew wonders in heaven above, and signs in the earth beneath;” quoted from, Joel 2:30, where Septuagint for Hebrew, “wonders.”
b. Generally, English signs and wonders, spoken of mighty works, miracles of various kinds, the two words being here nearly or quite synonymous. So of the miracles of Moses, Acts 7:36; of Christ, John 4:48. Acts 2:22; Of the apostles and teachers, Acts 2:43, 4:30, 5:12, 6:8, 14:3, 15:12. Romans 15:19. 2 Corinthians 12:12. Hebrews 2:4. Also of false prophets or teachers, Matthew 24:24. Mark 13:22. 2 Thessalonians 2:9. Septuagint for Hebrew, of Moses Exodus 7:3. Deuteronomy 6:22, 7:19. Jeremiah 32:20.
Wont: 1485. See Custom, 1485.
Wont: 1486. See Custom, 1486.
Wont: 3543. See Suppose, 3543.
Wood: 3585. Greek is, xulinos. Wooden, made of wood. 2 Timothy 2:20, “but also of wood and of earth;” Revelation 9:20. Septuagint for genitive, Hebrew, Leviticus 11:32, “whether it be any vessel of wood,” Deuteronomy 10:1, “and make thee an ark of wood.”
Wood: 3586. Greek is, xulon. Wood, as
a. Generally for fuel, timber, etc. 1 Corinthians 3:12. Revelation 18:12, “and all thyine wood,” Septuagint and Hebrew, Genesis 22:3, “and clave (split) the wood for the burnt offering,”
b-1. Anything made of wood, as, a staff, club, as Matthew 26:47-55, “Are ye come out as against a thief with swords and staves (clubs) for to take me?” Mark 14:43-48. Luke 22:52.
b-2. Stocks, Latin is, nervus. A wooden block or frame with holes in which the feet and sometimes the hands and neck of prisoners were confined. Acts 16:24, “and made their feet fast in the stocks.” Septuagint for Hebrew, “Stocks,” Job 33:11.
c. A stake, cross, as, Acts 5:30, 10:39, “whom they slew and hanged on a tree:” Acts 13:29. Galatians 3:13. 1 Peter 2:24. Septuagint and Hebrew, “Tree,” Deuteronomy 21:22-23. Esther 5:14, “Let a gallows be made of fifty cubits high,” compare with, Joshua 10:26-27, “a hanged them on five trees:” “and they took them down off the trees,”
c-1. Living wood, as a tree. Luke 23:31, “For if they do these things in a green tree, what shall be done in the dry?” Revelation 2:7, “To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life,” Revelation 22:2-14. Septuagint for Hebrew, “Tree,” Genesis 1:11-12, 2:9.
Wool: 2053. Greek is, erion. Only as to form, wool, Revelation 1:14, “His head and his hairs were white like wool,” Hebrews 9:19, “and scarlet wool,” where compared to, Leviticus 14:49, “and scarlet,” Septuagint for Hebrew, Isaiah 1:18, “they shall be as wool.” Proverbs 31:13, “She seeketh wool, and flax,”
Word: 518. See Tell, 518.
Word: 2036. See Say, 2036.
Word: 3050. Greek is, logikas. Rational, pertaining to the reason, mind, understanding, not material. Romans 12:1, “acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.” Compare with, John 4:23, as Romans 7:25, “So then with the mind I serve the law of God;” 1 Peter 2:2, “desire the sincere milk of the word,” as in nutriment for the mind.
Word: Words: 3056. Greek is, logos. Word, as spoken, anything spoken; also, reason, as manifesting itself in the power of speech; Latin “oratio, and ration.
1. Word, both the act of speaking and the thing spoken,
1-a. Word as uttered by the living voice, a speaking, speech, utterance, Matthew 8:8, “but speak the word only,” Luke 7:7, “but say in a word,” Luke 23:9, “Then he questioned with him in many words;” 1 Corinthians 14:9, “except ye utter by the tongue words easy to be understood,” Hebrews 12:19, “and the voice of words;” Septuagint and Hebrew, “Speak a word,” Genesis 44:18. So, Matthew 12:32, “And whosoever speaketh a word against the Son of man,” anyone. Luke 12:10. Also, 2Peter 3:5-7, “by the same word are kept in store,” His omnipotent voice, decree. Septuagint and Hebrew, “Word,” Psalms 33:6, “By the word of the LORD were the heavens made;” compare with, Genesis 1:3, “God said, let there be light:” with, Psalms 148:5, “for he (the LORD) commanded, and they were created.”
1-b. Word, emphatic as saying, declaration, sentiment uttered.
1-b-1. Generally, John 6:60, “This is a hard saying (word); who can hear it?” Luke 20:20, “that they might take hold of his words,” Matthew 7:24, “Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings (words) of mine,” and verse 26, “And everyone that heareth these sayings of mine,” Matthew 10:14. Luke 4:2. Septuagint and Hebrew, “Words,” Proverbs 4:4-20. So in reference to words or declarations, as which precede, Matthew 15:12, “and that the Pharisees were offended, after they heard this saying?” in verse 3, “Why do ye also transgress the commandment of God by your tradition?” sequel follows, Matthew 19:22 collectively with, verse 21. Mark 7:29, collectively with, verse 28. John 2:22, 4:50. 7:40 collectively with, verse 37. John 10:19. Acts 5:24, “heard these things (words),” Titus 3:8. Revelation 19:9, “And he saith unto me, —- “these are the true sayings of God.”
Or which follow, John 12:38. Acts. 20:35. Romans 13:9. 1 Corinthians 15:54. 1 Timothy 3:1. Septuagint and Hebrew, 1 Kings 2:4, “That the LORD may continue his word which he spake concerning me,” Sequel follows genitive of thing, Romans 9:9, “For this is the word of promise,” Hebrews 7:28, “but the word of the oath,” Also, Luke 3:4, “As it is written in the book of the words of E-sa-ias the prophet, saying,” the declaration, of the prophet, as in prediction, prophecy. John 12:38. Acts 15:15. 2 Peter 1:19. Revelation 1:3, “and they that hear the words of this prophecy,” In the sense of proverb, maxim, John 4:37.
1-b-2. In reference to religion, religious duties, etc. as doctrine, precept. Acts 18:15, “But if it be a question of words and names,” Acts 15:24, “that certain which went out from us have troubled you with words,” Titus 1:9. Hebrews 2:2. 1 Timothy 4:6, “nourishing up in the words of faith and of good doctrine,” 1 Thessalonians 2:13, “when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men,” 2 Timothy 2:17, “And their word will eat as doth a canker (cancer):” Of a teacher John 15:20, “Remember the word that I said unto you,” Septuagint and Hebrew, “Words,” Exodus 34:27-28, Moses wrote, “And he wrote upon the tables the words of the covenant, the ten commandments.”
Especially of God; word of God, divine declaration, oracle. John 10:35, “Unto whom the word of God came,” John 5:38. As announcing good, divine promise, Romans 9:6. Hebrews 4:2. Septuagint and Hebrew, “The word,” Psalms 33:4, “The word of the LORD,” Psalms 56:5, “all their thoughts are against me for evil.” Or evil, Hebrews 4:12, “For the word of God is quick, and powerful,” Romans 3:4, from Psalms 51:4. Romans 9:28, “For he will finish the work,” is from Isaiah 10:22-23. In relation to duties, etc. precept, John 8:55, 5:24. Mark 7:13. Septuagint and Hebrew, “These are the words which the LORD hath commanded,” Exodus 35:1.
So, of the divine declarations, precepts, oracles, relating to the instructions of men in religion, the Word of God, as the divine doctrine, the doctrines and precepts of the Gospel, the Gospel itself. Luke 5:1, “that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God,” John 17:6. Acts 4:29-31. Acts 8:14. 1 Corinthians 14:36. 2 Corinthians 4:2. Colossians 1:25. 1Thessalonians 2:13. Titus 1:3. Hebrews 13:7. common form, “The Lord,” implied, Mark 16:20, “and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.” Luke 1:2. Acts 10:44. Philippians 1:14. 2 Timothy 4:2, “Preach the word,” James 1:21. 1 Peter 2:8. Revelation 12:11. So, Ephesians 1:13, “after that ye heard the word of truth,” 2 Timothy 2:15. Philippians 2:16, “Holding forth the word of life;”
Acts 13:26, “to you is the word of this salvation sent.” Matthew 13:19, “When any one heareth the word of the kingdom,” and with 1-b-2 implied verse 20. sequel follows, Mark 4:14, sq. Acts 15:7, “Hear the word of the gospel.” 1 Corinthians 1:18, “For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness;” Acts 20:32, “and the word of His grace,” In the same sense of Christ, John 5:24, “He that heareth my word,” John 14:23-24. Colossians 3:16, “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom;” Acts 8:25, “when they had testified and preached the word of the Lord,” Acts 14:3.
1-c. Word, words, as talk, discourse, speech, the act of discoursing, holding forth, a public address, etc.
1-c-1. Past particle and generally, Matthew 22:15, “Entangle him in his talk” Luke 9:28. Acts 14:12, “because he was the chief speaker.” 2 Corinthians 10:10, “but his bodily presence is weak, and his speech contemptible.” In word, in discourse, James 3:2, “if any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man.” 1 Timothy 4:12. 1 Thessalonians 2:5, “For neither at any time used we flattering words,” Acts 15:27, “Silas, who shall also tell you the same things by mouth.” By word, by discourse, orally, 2 Thessalonians 2:2-15. In antithesis, word and deed, Colossians 3:17. 2 Corinthians 10:11. 1 Corinthians 4:19, “not the speech of them which are puffed up,” verse 20, “For the kingdom of God is not in word,” 1 Thessalonians 1:5. Also of whom we have much to say, Hebrews 5:11, “Of whom we have many things to say,” Common form genitive, 1 Timothy 4:5, “For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.” Through prayer to God and supplication.
2-a. Of teachers etc. discourse, teaching, preaching, instruction, Matthew 7:28, “when Jesus had ended these sayings,” Matthew 26:1, “when Jesus had finished all these sayings,” Luke 4:32-36. John 4:41. Acts 2:41,13:15, 20:7, “and continued his speech (words) until midnight.” 1 Corinthians 1:17. 2:1-4. 1 Timothy 5:17, “especially when they labor in word and doctrine.” 1 Peter 3:1. So in antithesis, Luke 24:19, “which was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people:” Acts 7:22. 2 Corinthians 6:7, “By the word of truth,” James 1:18. 2 Corinthians 5:19, “and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation.” Collectively with verse 18, “and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;”
3. Of those who relate anything, as narration, story, John 4:39. Acts 2:22. Metonymically, history, treatise = (words of a book or article) as in a book of narration Acts 1:1, “The former treatise have I made,”
4-a. In the sense of conversation, mutual discourse, Luke 24:17, “What manner of communications (words) are these:” Hence answer, reply, Matthew 5:37, “But let your communication be, Yea,”
4-b. Metonymically, for the power of speech, delivery, oratory, eloquence, 2 Corinthians 11:6, “But though I be rude in speech,” 1 Corinthians 12:8. Ephesians 6:19, “that utterance (uttering words) may be given unto me,”
4-c. Metonymically, for the subject of discourse, topic, matter, thing, as,
1. Generally, Matthew 19:11. Luke 1:4, “That thou mightest know the certainty of those things (communications, words) wherein thou hast been instructed.” Acts 8:21, “Thou hast neither part not lot in this matter,” collectively with, verse 12, “Philip preaching the things (discourse, words) concerning the kingdom of God,” Septuagint and Hebrew, “Things,” 2 Samuel 3:13, 11:18.
2-b. Specifically, matter of dispute, discussion, question, as judicial, Acts 19:38, “have a matter (words) against any man,” Moral, Matthew 21:24, “I will ask you one thing,”
5. Word, as in talk, rumor, report, Matthew 28:15, “and this saying is commonly reported among the Jews until this day.” Mark 1:45. John 21:23. Sequel follows, Luke 5:15, “But so much the more went there a fame (word) abroad of him:” Luke 7:17, “and this rumor (word) of him went forth throughout all Judea,” Acts 11:22, “Then tidings (word) of these things came unto the ears of the church which was in Jerusalem:” So, Septuagint and Hebrew, 1 Kings 10:6, “it was a true report that I heard in mine own land of thy acts and of thy wisdom.” Hence for mere talk, pretense, show. Colossians 2:23, “Which things have indeed a show of wisdom in will-worship,”
6. Reason, the reasoning faculty, as that power of the soul which is the basis of speech.
6-a. A reason, ground, cause, Matthew 5:32, “The cause of fornication.” Acts 10:29, “What intent” Septuagint and Hebrew, “These things,” 2 Samuel 13:21. So, Acts 18:14, “Received the word,” as with reason reasonably, for good cause. In the sense of argument, Acts 2:40, “Many — word,” according to some, where however the sense of words, discourse, is more appropriate.
6-b. Reason, as demanded or assigned, as in reckoning, account.
6-b-1. Past particle, to take up an account with anyone, as to reckon with, Matthew 18:23, “Take account of.” Matthew 25:19, “Reckoneth with them,” to render an account. Luke 16:2, “Give an account of thy stewardship.” Philippians 4:15, “Concerning giving,” verse 17, “To your account.”
6-b-2. Trope, account, as the relation and reasons of any transaction, explanation; So, “To give,” vs. reason, to give account, as Acts 19:40, “This day’s uproar, — give an account.” Sequel follows, Matthew 12:36, “Every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account.” Romans 14:12, “Give account to God.” Absolute, Hebrews 13:17. 1 Peter 4:5. So, 1 Peter 3:15, “A reason (word) of the hope.” Also, Hebrews 4:13, “Whom we have to do,” or in Greek, “With whom (is) our account.” Septuagint for Chaldean, Daniel 6:2, “That the princes might give accounts unto them.”
6-b-3. Trope, to make account of, as, to regard, to care for, Acts 20:24, as in, I make account of none of these things, or I am not moved by them.
7. The Word, the Logos, in the writings of John. John 1:1-14. “In the beginning was the Word,” “the Word was God,” “The Word was made flesh.” 1 John 5:7, “There are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy ghost.” Revelation 19:13, “His name is called the Word of God.”
It here stands for the pre-existent nature of Christ, as that spiritual and divine nature spoken of in the Jewish writings before and about the time of Christ, under various names, such as Wisdom, Proverbs 8:12-22. Sequel follows, “I Wisdom dwell, — counsel is mine — by me kings reign, — princes rule, — riches and honour are with me, — I lead in the way of righteousness, — the LORD possessed me in the beginning of His way, before His work of old.” Daniel 7:13, “One like the Son of man = (Jesus,)” compare with, Proverbs 30:4, “Word of Jehovah,” in the Targuims for Hebrew, “God.” Genesis 20:3, Isaiah 45:12.
On this divine Word, the Jews of that age would appear to have had much sub-tile discussion; and therefore, probably the Apostle sets out with affirming, John 1:1; and then also declares that this Word became flesh and was therefore the Messiah, verse 14. Some take, “The Word,” here for, “The promised.” Others for, “The teacher,” but both of these hypotheses are without support in the origin and construction of the word itself in the Greek language.
Word: Words: 4487. Greek is, rhema. Past particle, that which is spoken, word.
a. Past particle, a word, as uttered by the living voice, plural, words. Acts 6:11, “Blasphemous words against Moses,” with verse 13. Acts 10:44, 26:25. Hebrews 12:19. Septuagint for Hebrew, “Theses words,” Genesis 27:34-42. Psalms 5:1.
b. Collectively, word, also plur. words, as saying, speech, discourse.
b-1. Generally, Matthew 12:36, “Every idle word.” Matthew 26:75, Mark 9:32, “saying.” Mark 14:72. Luke 1:38, 2:17-19, “Kept all these things.” Luke 2:50-51, 7:1, 9:45, 18:34, 20:26, 24:8-11, “The seed is the word of God.” John 8:20. Acts 2:14, 11:16, 16:38, 28:25. 2 Corinthians 12:4. Romans 10:18, quoted from, Psalms 19:4, where Septuagint for Hebrew is, “Their words to the end of the world.” Septuagint and Hebrew, “Speeches,” Job 15:3, 31:40. Hence, in the N.T., usage, often like Hebrew, “Talk,” in special senses depending on the adjuncts or context.
b-2. As charge, accusation, Matthew 5:11, “evil,” Matthew 27:14. Matthew 18:16. 2 Corinthians 13:1, “Shall every word be established,” in allusion to Deuteronomy 19:15, where Septuagint for Hebrew, “Matter be established,” is, Compare with, Numbers 14:36, “Murmur against.”
b-3. As prediction, prophecy, as, 2 Peter 3:2. Jude 17. So, Revelation 17:17, “Words of God,” in K.J.V.
b-4. Promise, as from God, Luke 2:29. Hebrews 6:5, So, Septuagint and Hebrew, “People answered,” 1 Kings 8:20, 12:16.
b-5. Command, Luke 5:5, “At thy word,” word of God, His omnipotent decree, Hebrews 11:3. Implied, Hebrews 1:3. Also, Matthew 4:4. Luke 4:4, “By every word of God,” as metonymically, upon everything which God decrees, quoted from Deuteronomy 8:3, where, Septuagint for Hebrew, “Every word,” spoken in reference to the manna. Septuagint for Hebrew, “Said unto him,” Joshua 1:13. 1 Samuel 17:29. Compare with, Exodus 34:28. Proverbs 3:1, “Keep my commandments.”
b-6. Spoken of a teacher, word, as in teaching, precept, doctrine, as Acts 5:20, “Words of life,” Acts 10:22, “Hear words of thee.” Acts 11:14, “Tell thee words.” Acts 13:42. So the word, word of faith, word of God, as in the doctrines and promises revealed and taught from God, the Gospel as preached, Romans 10:8. Deuteronomy 30:14, “The word,” where Septuagint for Hebrew, of the Mosaic dispensation. Acts 10:37, collectively with verse 36. Romans 10:17. Ephesians 6:17. 1 Peter 1:25. Of Jesus, John 5:47, John 6:63-68, 10:21, 12:47-48, 14:10, 15:7. Words or doctrine received from God, John 3:34, 8:47, 17:8.
b-7. Luke 3:2, “The word of God,” as an oracle, effatum, from God, corresponding to Hebrew, Septuagint, “Word of the LORD,” Genesis 15:1. Jeremiah 6:10, compare with, Jeremiah 1:1. More often, Septuagint, Jeremiah 1:4-11. Ezekiel 3:16, 6:1, “The word of the LORD.”
c. Metonymically, from the Hebrew, thing spoken of, as in generally, thing, matter, affair, Luke 2:15, “See this thing.” Luke 1:65, “All these sayings.” Acts 5:32. Septuagint and Hebrew, “The thing was, “Genesis 21:11. 1 Samuel 4:17, 12:16, “The great thing.” plural, Genesis 20:8, 40:1. Ezra 7:1. So the negative being joined with the verb, equivalent, to nothing at all, nothing whatever. Luke 1:37, “With God nothing shall be impossible.” Compare with, Septuagint, “Is anything to hard,” Genesis 18:14. Deuteronomy 17:8, “A matter to hard?”
Words: 3054. See Strive, 3054.
Words: 3055. See Strife, 3055.
Words: 3056. See Word, 3056.
Words: 4486. See Break, 4486.
Words: 5542. Greek is, chrestologia. Good-natured discourse, good words, kind address; Romans 16:18, “By good words and fair speech.”
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