Word

A single unit of speech or writing that carries meaning, usually what someone says or writes to share a message.

Key References

Matthew 4:4

But Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’”

Luke 1:37

For no word from God will ever fail.”

Acts 2:14

Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, lifted up his voice, and addressed the crowd: “Men of Judea and all who dwell in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and listen carefully to my words.

All Scripture References (62)

Matthew (5)
Matthew 4:4

But Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’”

Matthew 12:36

But I tell you that men will give an account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken.

Matthew 18:16

But if he will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.’

Matthew 26:75

Then Peter remembered the word that Jesus had spoken: “Before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times.” And he went outside and wept bitterly.

Matthew 27:14

But Jesus gave no answer, not even to a single charge, much to the governor’s amazement.

Mark (2)
Mark 9:32

But they did not understand this statement, and they were afraid to ask Him about it.

Mark 14:72

And immediately the rooster crowed a second time. Then Peter remembered the word that Jesus had spoken to him: “Before the rooster crows twice, you will deny Me three times.” And he broke down and wept.

Luke (17)
Luke 1:37

For no word from God will ever fail.”

Luke 1:38

“I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May it happen to me according to your word.” Then the angel left her.

Luke 1:65

All their neighbors were filled with awe, and people throughout the hill country of Judea were talking about these events.

Luke 2:15

When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.”

Luke 2:17

After they had seen the Child, they spread the message they had received about Him.

Luke 2:19

But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.

Luke 2:29

“Sovereign Lord, as You have promised, You now dismiss Your servant in peace.

Luke 2:50

But they did not understand the statement He was making to them.

Luke 2:51

Then He went down to Nazareth with them and was obedient to them. But His mother treasured up all these things in her heart.

Luke 3:2

during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John son of Zechariah in the wilderness.

Luke 5:5

“Master,” Simon replied, “we have worked hard all night without catching anything. But because You say so, I will let down the nets.”

Luke 7:1

When Jesus had concluded His discourse in the hearing of the people, He went to Capernaum.

Luke 9:45

But they did not understand this statement. It was veiled from them so that they could not comprehend it, and they were afraid to ask Him about it.

Luke 18:34

But the disciples did not understand any of these things. The meaning was hidden from them, and they did not comprehend what He was saying.

Luke 20:26

And they were unable to trap Him in His words before the people. And amazed at His answer, they fell silent.

Luke 24:8

Then they remembered His words.

Luke 24:11

But their words seemed like nonsense to them, and they did not believe the women.

John (12)
John 3:34

For the One whom God has sent speaks the words of God, for God gives the Spirit without limit.

John 5:47

But since you do not believe what he wrote, how will you believe what I say?”

John 6:63

The Spirit gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words I have spoken to you are spirit and they are life.

John 6:68

Simon Peter replied, “Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words of eternal life.

John 8:20

He spoke these words while teaching in the temple courts, near the treasury. Yet no one seized Him, because His hour had not yet come.

John 8:47

Whoever belongs to God hears the words of God. The reason you do not hear is that you do not belong to God.”

John 10:21

But others replied, “These are not the words of a man possessed by a demon. Can a demon open the eyes of the blind?”

John 12:47

As for anyone who hears My words and does not keep them, I do not judge him. For I have not come to judge the world, but to save the world.

John 12:48

There is a judge for the one who rejects Me and does not receive My words: The word that I have spoken will judge him on the last day.

John 14:10

Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in Me? The words I say to you, I do not speak on My own. Instead, it is the Father dwelling in Me, performing His works.

John 15:7

If you remain in Me and My words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.

John 17:8

For I have given them the words You gave Me, and they have received them. They knew with certainty that I came from You, and they believed that You sent Me.

Acts (14)
Acts 2:14

Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, lifted up his voice, and addressed the crowd: “Men of Judea and all who dwell in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and listen carefully to my words.

Acts 5:20

“Go, stand in the temple courts and tell the people the full message of this new life.”

Acts 5:32

We are witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey Him.”

Acts 6:11

Then they prompted some men to say, “We heard Stephen speak words of blasphemy against Moses and against God.”

Acts 6:13

where they presented false witnesses who said, “This man never stops speaking against this holy place and against the law.

Acts 10:22

“Cornelius the centurion has sent us,” they said. “He is a righteous and God-fearing man with a good reputation among the whole Jewish nation. A holy angel instructed him to request your presence in his home so he could hear a message from you.”

Acts 10:37

You yourselves know what has happened throughout Judea, beginning in Galilee with the baptism that John proclaimed:

Acts 10:44

While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who heard his message.

Acts 11:14

He will convey to you a message by which you and all your household will be saved.’

Acts 11:16

Then I remembered the word of the Lord, how He said, ‘John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.’

Acts 13:42

As Paul and Barnabas were leaving the synagogue, the people urged them to continue this message on the next Sabbath.

Acts 16:38

So the officers relayed this message to the magistrates, who were alarmed to hear that Paul and Silas were Roman citizens.

Acts 26:25

But Paul answered, “I am not insane, most excellent Festus; I am speaking words of truth and sobriety.

Acts 28:25

They disagreed among themselves and began to leave after Paul had made this final statement: “The Holy Spirit was right when He spoke to your fathers through Isaiah the prophet:

Romans (3)
Romans 10:8

But what does it say? “The word is near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart,” that is, the word of faith we are proclaiming:

Romans 10:17

Consequently, faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.

Romans 10:18

But I ask, did they not hear? Indeed they did: “Their voice has gone out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world.”

2 Corinthians (2)
2 Corinthians 12:4

was caught up to Paradise. The things he heard were inexpressible, things that man is not permitted to tell.

2 Corinthians 13:1

This is the third time I am coming to you. “Every matter must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.”

Hebrews (4)
Hebrews 1:3

The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His nature, upholding all things by His powerful word. After He had provided purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high.

Hebrews 6:5

who have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the coming age—

Hebrews 11:3

By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible.

Hebrews 12:19

to a trumpet blast or to a voice that made its hearers beg that no further word be spoken.

1 Peter (1)
1 Peter 1:25

but the word of the Lord stands forever.” And this is the word that was proclaimed to you.

2 Peter (1)
2 Peter 3:2

by recalling what was foretold by the holy prophets and commanded by our Lord and Savior through your apostles.

Jude (1)
Jude 1:17

But you, beloved, remember what was foretold by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ