λογία (logia)
logia
collection
Quick Reference
- Language
- Koine Greek
- Testament
- New Testament
- Occurrences
- 2 verses
- Root
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Word Overview
The noun logia refers to a collection of funds, specifically money gathered for charitable relief. In the New Testament, it appears only twice, both times in Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians (1 Corinthians 16:1-2). Here, it describes an organized effort to collect financial aid for impoverished believers.
Its etymology connects to the verb logeō, meaning "to collect" or "gather." Unlike terms for general giving, this word highlights the act of assembling resources. The sources indicate it often denotes a regular, local contribution made for religious purposes, emphasizing the communal nature of the support.
This specific usage underscores the early church's practical care for its members. By using a term rooted in gathering and assembly, the text frames charity not as sporadic generosity but as a structured, collective responsibility among believers.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word logia points to something tangible: a gathered reserve. In the early church, this referred to money set aside specifically for those in need. It was not a spontaneous donation but a planned effort, showing that care for others requires intention and structure.
This approach reminds us that generosity is often best expressed through consistent habits rather than occasional impulses. By setting aside resources regularly, believers build a safety net for their community. It transforms abstract compassion into practical support that meets real needs when they arise.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 2 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- collections1×
- collection1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- λογεῖαι1×
- λογείας1×
Key Verses
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I Corinthians 16:1
Now concerning the collection for the saints: as I commanded the assemblies of Galatia, you do likewise.
This verse introduces the term as a formal 'collection' organized by Paul, highlighting the structured nature of early church charity.
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I Corinthians 16:2
On the first day of every week, let each one of you save as he may prosper, that no collections are made when I come.
Here the word implies the result of weekly savings, showing how individual acts accumulate into a communal fund for relief.