G4487
Word (Rhema)
ῥῆμα (rhēma)
A spoken word — a specific, timely utterance from God that activates faith.
Greek
Pronunciation: HRAY-mah
Definition
Rhēma is the Greek word for a spoken word or utterance, often referring to a specific, timely word from God. While logos emphasizes the total message, rhēma emphasizes the individual, living, active declaration.
Featured KJV occurrences (3)
Ephesians 6:17
“And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.”Read in context
Matthew 4:4
“Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.”Read in context
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