Strong's Greek · G4487

ῥῆμα

rhēma

+ evil, + nothing, saying, word

Definition

an utterance (individually, collectively or specially),; by implication, a matter or topic (especially of narration, command or dispute); with a negative naught whatever

Derivation

from G4483 (ῥέω);

Appears 67 times in Scripture

Luke 1:38

“I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May it happen to me according to your word.” Then the angel left her.

Matthew 18:16

But if he will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.’

Mark 14:72

And immediately the rooster crowed a second time. Then Peter remembered the word that Jesus had spoken to him: “Before the rooster crows twice, you will deny Me three times.” And he broke down and wept.

Matthew 4:4

But Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’”

Luke 1:37

For no word from God will ever fail.”

Mark 9:32

But they did not understand this statement, and they were afraid to ask Him about it.

Luke 7:1

When Jesus had concluded His discourse in the hearing of the people, He went to Capernaum.

Luke 2:51

Then He went down to Nazareth with them and was obedient to them. But His mother treasured up all these things in her heart.

Matthew 27:14

But Jesus gave no answer, not even to a single charge, much to the governor’s amazement.

Matthew 12:36

But I tell you that men will give an account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken.

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Lexicon: Strong's Exhaustive Concordance (James Strong, 1890, public domain), digital edition by Open Scriptures (CC BY-SA). Verse mappings: Berean Standard Bible interlinear tables (public domain).

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