γράμμαgrámma
a writing, i.e. a letter, note, epistle, book, etc.; plural learning
Greek (New Testament) · G1121
Meanings
1. that which is traced or drawn, a picture.
2. that which is written
(1) a character, letter: Galatians 6:11
(2) a writing, a written document
(a) a bill or account: Luke 16:6, Luke 16:7
(b) a letter: Acts 28:21
(c) τὰ ἱερὰ γ., the sacred writings, i.e. the OT: 2 Timothy 3:15
(d) τὸ γ., the letter, the written word as an external authority in contrast with the direct influence of the Spirit as manifested in the new Covenant: Romans 2:27, Romans 2:29, Romans 7:6, 2 Corinthians 3:6, 2 Corinthians 3:7
(3) τὰ γ., letters, i.e. learning: John 7:15, Acts 26:24.
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 14 times in the Bible.
- Luke 16:6 The man replied, ‘I owe him 800 gallons of olive oil.’ So the manager told him, ‘Take the bill and quickly change it to 400 gallons.’
- Luke 16:7 “‘And how much do you owe my employer?’ he asked the next man. ‘I owe him 1,000 bushels of wheat,’ was the reply. ‘Here,’ the manager said, ‘take the bill and change it to 800 bushels.’
- John 5:47 But since you don’t believe what he wrote, how will you believe what I say?”
- John 7:15 The people were surprised when they heard him. “How does he know so much when he hasn’t been trained?” they asked.
- Acts 26:24 Suddenly, Festus shouted, “Paul, you are insane. Too much study has made you crazy!”
- Acts 28:21 They replied, “We have had no letters from Judea or reports against you from anyone who has come here.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.