Word for Word
One Greek word for 'word' is logos. It refers to a message, reason, logic, or revealed wisdom. The scriptures are what God has to say in written form. Jesus is what God has to say in living form.
Translators of languages approach their craft using 'word-for-word' and 'thought-for-thought' techniques. Bible translations tend to tip one way or the other. The most important thing is to get the message right. One Greek word for 'word' is logos. It refers to a message, reason, logic, or revealed wisdom. The scriptures are what God has to say in written form. Jesus is what God has to say in living form. It's quite possible to get bogged down in phrases (we call them verses) and miss the message. It's also possible to encounter the message and distance ourselves from it.