Logos, (Λόγος, a word, as usually rendered), a special term in Christology, in consequence of its use as such by the apostle John, especially in the opening verses of his Gospel. An excellent article on the subject may be found in the brief but lucid exposition given in Bengel’s Gnomon (Amer. edit. by Profs. Lewis and Vincent, page 536 sq.). SEE WORD.
1. Rendering. — The general meaning of Logos in every such connection is THE WORD, said symbolically of the law-giving, creative, revealing activity of God. This is naturally suggested here by the obvious reference to Genesis 1:1,3.
2. Origin and History of the Idea. —
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Author: McClintock and Strong Cyclopedia
Keywords: Logos, word made flesh, divine plan, wisdom personified, personification, divine thought, Philo, memra
Bible reference(s): John 1:1-4, John 1:18, Proverbs 8
Source: John McClintock and James Strong, Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological, and Ecclesiastical Literature, (abridged).
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