In Christianity
“The Word” (Logos in Greek) refers to God’s expression and communication, particularly in the person of Jesus Christ, as described in the Gospel of John.
- Biblical Origin:
- The Gospel of John begins:
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him, nothing was made that has been made.” (John 1:1-3).
- The Word Became Flesh:
- John 1:14 continues:
“The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.”
- Meaning:
- God’s Communication: “The Word” symbolizes God’s ultimate expression of His will and purpose to humanity.
- Order and Wisdom: The term Logos reflects the idea of divine wisdom and the principle of harmony in the universe.
In Judaism
- The Word of God (Dabar Adonai in Hebrew): In Jewish tradition, “the Word” is a concept tied to God’s creative power and His messages to humanity. Examples include:
- The spoken word during creation (e.g., “And God said, ‘Let there be light,'” Genesis 1:3).
- Prophetic revelations, where God’s Word is conveyed through His messengers.
In Islam
- Jesus as the Word: In the Qur’an, Jesus (Isa) is described as Kalimatullah (“Word of God”):
- “The Messiah, Jesus, son of Mary, was [nothing more than] a messenger of Allah and His Word which He directed to Mary, and a soul [created at a command] from Him.” (Surah An-Nisa 4:171).
- This reflects the belief that Jesus was created through God’s command and is a sign of God’s power and will, conveyed through His Word.
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