In Judaism, the "Word of the Lord" (Devar Adonai) is fundamentally understood as God's communication to humanity, primarily conveyed through the prophets. This is not merely spoken language but often appears in a tangible, visible form, indicative of God's direct intervention or presence. In [Genesis 15](https://www.bible.com/bible/59/GEN.15), God's Word comes to Abram in a vision, in [Jeremiah 1:9](https://www.bible.com/bible/59/JER.1.9) the Word of the Lord extends His hand and touches Jeremiah's mouth. In [1 Samuel 3](https://www.bible.com/bible/59/1SA.3), the Word of the LORD comes to Samuel in a vision at night. [Ezekiel 1:1-3](https://www.bible.com/bible/59/EZK.1.1-3) tells us that the Word of the Lord came to him in a vision once more. To claim to be the The Word of the Lord [YAHWEH - יהוה] is more then speaking on Gods behalf, it is a aspect of how God chooses to reveal himself. The similar phrase "word of God" in the biblical context, reflects both the living, active presence of God in the world and the specific messages or commands He imparts. He speaks through His creation ([Psalm 19:1](https://www.bible.com/bible/59/PSA.19.1)), through ancient prophets ([Hosea 12:10](https://www.bible.com/bible/59/HOS.12.10); [Hebrews 1:1](https://www.bible.com/bible/59/HEB.1.1)), through the Holy Spirit ([John 16:13](https://www.bible.com/bible/59/JHN.16.13); [Ephesians 6:17](https://www.bible.com/bible/59/EPH.6.17); [Acts 16:6](https://www.bible.com/bible/59/ACT.16.6)), through Scripture ([Hebrews 4:12](https://www.bible.com/bible/59/HEB.4.12)), and through the person of His Son, Jesus Christ ([John 14:9](https://www.bible.com/bible/59/JHN.14.9)). John starts his gospel with Jesus being described as the eternal Word, existing with God from the beginning and being divine Himself ([John 1](https://www.bible.com/bible/59/JHN.1)). It was in the beginning that Jesus [The Word Of God] made the world ([Hebrews 11:3](https://www.bible.com/bible/59/HEB.11.3)). Jesus showed a link between the written Word of God and Himself, in that He is the subject of the written Word ([John 5:39](https://www.bible.com/bible/59/JHN.5.39)) and His speech is called the Word of the Lord in [Luke 22:61-62](https://www.bible.com/bible/59/LUK.22.61-62) and[Acts 11:16](https://www.bible.com/bible/59/ACT.11.16). In a vision of glory, John would see Jesus once again called "The Word Of God" ([Revelation 19:11](https://www.bible.com/bible/59/REV.19.11)), and in [Revelation 1:2](https://www.bible.com/bible/59/REV.1.2) the word of God is linked with the testimony of Jesus Christ. The "Word of the Lord" in both Judaism and Christianity signifies God's direct and dynamic communication with humanity, transcending mere speech to embody God's active presence and intervention. Jesus Christ, as the Logos, embodies this divine Word, linking the Old Testament manifestations of God's message with the New Testament's revelation of God's word made flesh. The consistent reference to Jesus as the Word in various scriptural contexts, from prophetic visions to His earthly ministry, reveal His divine nature and identity as God Himself.