verbum

Verbum is a Latin noun meaning "word." In classical Latin, it denotes any single unit of speech and is used in grammar to refer to the word itself; the related parts of speech are discussed with terms such as nomen (noun) and perhaps verbum in the sense of a verb in some pedagogical traditions. Verbum is a neuter noun of the second declension, with the standard forms: singular verbum, verbi, verbo, verbum, verbo; plural verba, verborum, verbis, verba, verbis.

In religious and theological Latin, Verbum is often capitalized to signify "the Word" in a theological sense, as in phrases like Verbum Dei (the Word of God) and especially in the opening of the Gospel of John in Latin: In Principio erat Verbum. The use reflects the central Christian concept of the divine Word, sometimes appearing in liturgy, preaching, and doctrinal writings.

Beyond classical and liturgical uses, Verbum has contemporary uses as a proper name. It is the brand name of a Bible study software platform developed by Faithlife, designed to integrate biblical texts with reference works, original-language tools, and study resources. The product targets scholars, clergy, and dedicated readers who seek a unified digital library and research environment for biblical interpretation.

In summary, verbum fulfills a core linguistic sense as "word" in Latin, appears in important religious contexts as a theological term, and also serves as a modern, branded title in digital Bible study technology.