λόγῳ
lógos
in word
A word, statement, speech, or utterance; by extension, discourse or the act of speaking; also reason, rational account, or explanation; subject matter or topic under discussion; sometimes calculation or reckoning; in philosophical and theological contexts, underlying principle, rational order, or mediating reason; when used with the article (ὁ λόγος), especially in Johannine literature, serves as an abstract personification or embodiment of divine rationality.
1 John 3:18 · Word #4
Lexicon G3056
| Lemma | λόγος |
| Transliteration | lógos |
| Strong's | G3056 |
| Definition | A word, statement, speech, or utterance; by extension, discourse or the act of speaking; also reason, rational account, or explanation; subject matter or topic under discussion; sometimes calculation or reckoning; in philosophical and theological contexts, underlying principle, rational order, or mediating reason; when used with the article (ὁ λόγος), especially in Johannine literature, serves as an abstract personification or embodiment of divine rationality. |
Morphology N DAT M SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | DAT — Dative — Indirect object, means, or location |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | in word |
| Literal | with-word |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | λόγος |
| Strong's | G3056 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G3056-01
to a word
| Morphological Notes | Noun, dative masculine singular (Gr,N,,,,,DMS); indicates indirect object, means, or relation in singular form. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun λόγος carries the core sense of spoken word, account, or reason. The dative masculine singular form (λόγῳ) is rendered with the basic dative sense "to," preserving number and case without importing contextual nuance. |
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