A word is merely a metaphor for a pattern of consciousness that has meaning.
That is the same consciousness that gives life to the flesh.
The higher the frequency of consciousness the greater influence it has over manifestation in the physical matter.
This is the Tower of Babel concept and the reason my Father’s Mansion has many rooms..i.e.levels.
The Greeks term that described the underlying principle that brings order to the entire universe is called logos (which also means word).
When the Greeks first heard Johns Gospel, they understood that John was claiming that Christ Himself is the source of all order. In the beginning was the Word - logos.
As Paul said in Colossians 1:17: And He is before all things, and in Him all things consist.
(Thought train is from Nancy Pearcy)