Logos vs rhema

[tonychanyt]

The Greek words logos and rhema are often translated as word. Their meanings overlap.

Luke 5:

1 So it was, as the multitude pressed about Him to hear the word <logos> of God, that He stood by the Lake of Gennesaret

Strong's Greek: 3056. λόγος (logos) — 331 Occurrences

Matthew 4:

4 But he answered, “It is written, “‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word <rhema> that comes from the mouth of God.’”

Romans 10:

17 So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word <rhema> of Christ.

Strong's Greek: 4487. ῥῆμα (rhéma) — 70 Occurrences

BDAG, ῥῆμα
① that which is said, word, saying, expression, or statement of any kind
② an event that can be spoken about, thing, object, matter, event

Both could be utterances that are heard. Logos was used in 316 verses while rhema was used in 67 verses in the New Testament.

What is the difference then?

Logos can mean divine expression or divine reason in the general sense, John 1:

1 In the beginning was the Word <logos>, and the Word <logos> was with God, and the Word <logos> was God.

BDAG, λόγος
① a communication whereby the mind finds expression, word
② computation, reckoning
ⓐ a formal accounting
ⓑ settlement (of an account)
ⓒ reflection, respect
ⓓ reason for or cause of someth
③ the independent personified expression of God, the Logos.

A rhema word is often more definite, particular and situational, Ephesians 6:

17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word <rhema> of God.

Compared to a rhema-word, a logos-word could carry a more abstract quality.

 

[AlexB23]

The Greek words logos and rhema are often translated as word. Their meanings overlap.

Luke 5:


Strong's Greek: 3056. λόγος (logos) — 331 Occurrences

Matthew 4:


Romans 10:


Strong's Greek: 4487. ῥῆμα (rhéma) — 70 Occurrences

BDAG, ῥῆμα
① that which is said, word, saying, expression, or statement of any kind
② an event that can be spoken about, thing, object, matter, event

Both could be utterances that are heard. Logos was used in 316 verses while rhema was used in 67 verses in the New Testament.

What is the difference then?

Logos can mean divine expression or divine reason in the general sense, John 1:


BDAG, λόγος
① a communication whereby the mind finds expression, word
② computation, reckoning
ⓐ a formal accounting
ⓑ settlement (of an account)
ⓒ reflection, respect
ⓓ reason for or cause of someth
③ the independent personified expression of God, the Logos.

A rhema word is often more definite, particular and situational, Ephesians 6:


Compared to a rhema-word, a logos-word could carry a more abstract quality.

And here are some Rhema logos.

My bro, just absolutely had to do this.

 

[Diamond72]

The Greek words logos and rhema are often translated as word.

• Rev. Kenneth E. Hagin, a prominent Pentecostal preacher, taught extensively on faith, healing, and the power of God’s Word.
• He often used “Rhema” to highlight the importance of receiving personalized, timely messages from God.
• For Hagin, “Rhema” represented divine revelation—God speaking directly to believers in their specific situations.

 

[tturt]

So is "For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart." From Heb 4:12 logos or rhema?

 

[tonychanyt]

Heb 4:12 logos or rhema?

Biblehub: Hebrews 4:12 - God's Word is Living and Active

word
λόγος (logos)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3056: From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression.

 

[Bobber]

From what I read Rhema is more of the word of God packaged as a verbal declaration. Logos just means recorded which when you think about it Logos was once Rhema when it came by revelation. I think some allow their minds to get confused over this and they use it as an excuse for some subjects of their not getting victory in but not others. I've heard some say you can't just take the Bible what it says for healing....by his stripes you were healed.....but they jump in and claim well you need that to become a rhema to you for it to be real.....so God hasn't revealed it to you......

Big problem with that is they don't or would never apply that to other Bible subjects. The same Bible says we're to forgive or we're to seek to walk in love......we don't see them say well God's got to make that a Rhema to me.....why shouldn't they? It's the same Bible. No they say look you can see it and choose to obey it. So with all other things I'd say too.