Strong’s G4487

ῥῆμα

Part of speech

Noun, Neuter

Transliteration

rhéma

Pronunciation

HREH-mah

Definition

Word, saying, utterance, matter

Meaning

a thing spoken, (a) a word or saying of any kind, as command, report, promise, (b) a thing, matter, business.

Usage

In the New Testament, "rhéma" refers to that which is spoken, an utterance, or a specific word or saying. It often emphasizes the spoken word as opposed to the written word (logos). Rhéma can denote a particular statement or command, often with a focus on its immediate impact or relevance.

Bible references

Matthew 4:4;Matthew 12:36;Matthew 18:16;Matthew 26:75;Matthew 27:14;Mark 9:32;Mark 14:72;Luke 1:37;Luke 1:38;Luke 1:65;Luke 2:15;Luke 2:17;Luke 2:19;Luke 2:29;Luke 2:50;Luke 2:51;Luke 3:2;Luke 4:4;Luke 5:5;Luke 7:1;Luke 9:45;Luke 9:45;Luke 18:34;Luke 20:26;Luke 22:61