Hebrews 4:12

For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword. It pierces even to the division of soul from spirit, and joints from marrow. It is able to know the heart's thoughts and intentions.

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For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

In Context

11Therefore let us be eager to enter that rest, so that no one will fall into the kind of disobedience that they did.

13Nothing created is hidden before God. Instead, everything is bare and open to the eyes of the one to whom we must give account.

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Cross References

Judges 3:16Ehud made himself a sword that had two edges, one cubit in length; he strapped it on under his clothing on his right thigh.

Psalms 110:2Yahweh will hold out the scepter of your strength from Zion; 1 rule among your enemies. 1

Psalms 139:2You know when I sit down and when I get up; 1 you understand my thoughts from far away. 1

Proverbs 5:4but in the end she is as bitter as wormwood, 1 cutting like a sharp sword. 1

Isaiah 11:4Instead, he will judge the poor with righteousness and decide fairly for the humble of the earth. 1 He will strike the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips he will slay the wicked. 1

Isaiah 55:11so also my word will be that goes from my mouth—it will not return to me empty, 1 but it will achieve the purpose for which I sent it. 1

Matthew Henry on Hebrews 4:12-16

Serious Exhortation; The Priesthood of Christ. ( a. d. 62.) 11 Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief. 12 For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. 13 Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes… Read the whole commentary →

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