3052. logios

Lexicon

logios: Eloquent, learned

Original Word: λόγιος
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: logios
Pronunciation: lo'-gee-os
Phonetic Spelling: (log'-ee-os)
Definition: Eloquent, learned
Meaning: eloquent, gifted with learning.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

eloquent.

From logos; fluent, i.e. An orator -- eloquent.

see GREEK logos

HELPS Word-studies

3052 lógios (from 3056 /lógos, "reason, word") – properly, characterized by divine reason (used only in Ac 18:24).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from logos
Definition
learned, eloquent
NASB Translation
eloquent (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 3052: λόγιος

λόγιος, λόγιον (λόγος), in classical Greek

1. learned, a man of letters, skilled in literature and the arts; especially versed in history and antiquities.

2. skilled in speech, eloquent: so Acts 18:24 (which, however, others refer to 1 (finding its explanation in the following δυαντος κτλ.)). The use of the word is fully exhibited by Lobeck ad Phryn., p. 198. ((Herodotus, Euripides, others))

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word λόγος (logos), meaning "word," "speech," or "reason."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for λόγιος, the concept of eloquence and learnedness can be related to Hebrew terms such as חָכָם (chakam, Strong's 2450), meaning "wise" or "skillful," and נָבוֹן (navon, Strong's 995), meaning "understanding" or "discerning." These terms similarly convey the idea of wisdom and skill in communication or understanding.

Usage: • The term λόγιος is used in the New Testament to describe someone who is articulate, well-versed, or knowledgeable, particularly in the context of speaking or teaching.

Context: • The Greek term λόγιος appears in the New Testament in Acts 18:24, where it is used to describe Apollos, a Jew from Alexandria. The Berean Standard Bible (BSB) translates this passage as: "Meanwhile a Jew named Apollos, a native of Alexandria, came to Ephesus. He was an eloquent man, well-versed in the Scriptures."
• Apollos is depicted as a man of considerable learning and eloquence, attributes that were highly valued in the Hellenistic world. His knowledge of the Scriptures and his ability to communicate effectively made him a significant figure in the early Christian community.
• The use of λόγιος in this context highlights the importance of effective communication and a deep understanding of the Scriptures in the spread of the Gospel. Apollos' eloquence and scriptural knowledge enabled him to teach accurately about Jesus, although initially, he only knew the baptism of John. His subsequent instruction by Priscilla and Aquila further equipped him for his ministry.
• The term λόγιος underscores the value placed on education and rhetorical skill in the early church, reflecting a broader cultural appreciation for eloquence and learning in the Greco-Roman world.

Forms and Transliterations

λογιος λόγιος λόγοις logios lógios

Englishman's Concordance

Acts 18:24 Adj-NMS
GRK: γένει ἀνὴρ λόγιος κατήντησεν εἰς
NAS: by birth, an eloquent man,
KJV: at Alexandria, an eloquent man,
INT: by birth man an eloquent came to

Strong's Greek 3052
1 Occurrence

λόγιος — 1 Occ.