Logos | Greek Mnemonics

Bill Mounce’s Basics of Biblical Greek Vocabulary Cards (2nd Edition):

15. logos (λόγος, -ου, ὁ): word; Word; statement, message

Mnemonics / Memory Aids:

A.) The message read: “Log us in.” 

B.) You'll need a password to logon. (Bill Mounce) 

C.) LOG US on with your passWORD so we can read the MESSAGE. (LaurelB) 

D.) Some seminaries offer a free account of Logos Bible Software. Their Bible word study tool is helpful to better understand the message of a passage. (Tanner Huss) 

E.) λόγος (or the feminine λόγια) is often used in compounds to denote the "study" of something. (Bill Mounce) 

F.) Biology is the study of life. (James Rochford, Evidence Unseen) 

G.) Theo-logy is a “word” about God. (Danny Zacharias, FlashGreek Lite) 

H.) John 1 is often called the Logos Discourse because it begins “In the beginning was the word.” (Tanner Huss) 

I.) The Greek verb "legein" (λέγειν), which means "to say," is related to "logos." This can help you remember the connection to speaking and saying something meaningful. (Google AI Overview. Adapted from Routledge Encyclopedia of Philosophy, see entry on “Logos”.) 

J.) "LOGOS is what you say in a monologue" A mono-logue is a single person speaking—a stream of statements. (ChatGPT)

K.) "Our Dialogue is built on Logos." "Dialogue" (from Greek dia + logos) literally means "through word" or "through discourse." This reminds you that talking involves words and statements. (Google Gemini) 

L.) "A logo is a visual word." Think of a company's logo as a visual representation of their message or brand. (Google Gemini) 

M.) The word "logic" directly comes from the Greek "logos." This can be a good way to remember the connection between "logos" and the concept of reasoning and logic. (Google Gemini) 

N.) "LOG your thoughts." Think of logging your thoughts in a journal—every entry is a word, statement, or message. (ChatGPT) 

O.) "The log cabin has a message." Picture a log cabin with a sign outside delivering a "message" or "statement.” (Google Gemini) 

P.) From ancient scrolls to sermons heard, The Greek word "logos" means a word. (ChatGPT) 

Q.) John’s Gospel opens, hearts are stirred, By logos—Jesus, God's own Word. (ChatGPT, adapted) 

R.) The Gospel's message, truly heard, Logos: Jesus, the Incarnate Word. (Google Gemini) 

S.) A sacred truth, divinely heard, Logos: Christ, the living Word. (Google Gemini)