logion

lo·gi·on  (lg-n)

n. pl. lo·gi·a (-g-) Bible

1. A saying attributed to Jesus in the Gospels or in other ancient sources.

2. One of a collection of sayings of Jesus reputedly in circulation in the early Church, most of which are not recorded in the Gospels but which may have belonged to the source material from which the Gospels were compiled.

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[Greek, oracle, from legein, to speak; see leg- in Indo-European roots.]

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logion [ˈlɒgɪˌɒn]

n pl logia [ˈlɒgɪə]

(Christian Religious Writings / Theology) a saying of Christ regarded as authentic See also logia

[from Greek: a saying, oracle, from logos word]

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Noun

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logion - a saying of Jesus that is regarded as authentic although it is not recorded in the Gospels locution, saying, expression - a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations; "pardon the expression"