Rhēma

Rhēma (ῥῆμα) — An ancient Greek term referring to an individual spoken word, utterance, or specific saying — the operational, literal sound of a spoken message. When Jesus declares that man lives by “every word (rhēma) that comes from the mouth of God” (Matthew 4:4), the term points to the direct, localized breath of God’s voice. It stands in contrast to Logos, which carries the weight of overarching rational design and unified cosmic meaning rather than individual speech. Plural: rhēmata (ῥήματα).

See also: The Word That Isn’t Just a Word.