Word study · Greek

logos

word, message, reason

Say it: LOG-os (approximate)

λόγος

What it means

A word. "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly" (3:16), "a door for the word" (4:3), and "let your speech always be with grace" (4:6).

Range of meaning

  • WordA spoken word or message.
  • ReasonThe ordering principle.
  • AccountA statement or explanation.

In Colossians

  • Chapter 3

    "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly" (3:16, 3:17).

  • Chapter 4

    "A door for the word" (4:3, 4:6).