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1 | EXPLAIN HEBREWS 4:12 WHAT DOES IT MEAN? | Heb 4:12 | ELILIZ514 | 32666 | ||
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2 | EXPLAIN HEBREWS 4:12 WHAT DOES IT MEAN? | Heb 4:12 | Emmaus | 32667 | ||
ELILIZ, The Greek word translated as "word" is "logos," the same word used to describe Jesus in John 1. He is the word of God. This is made clear in verse 13 where the personal pronoun he is used indicating a person. The written word can not analyse the thoughts and intentions of our hearts. That requires an all knowing person. Which does not mean that you cannot also say that verse 12 can also apply to scripture. But it does seem to indicate that the primary meaning is Jesus. Emmaus. |
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3 | EXPLAIN HEBREWS 4:12 WHAT DOES IT MEAN? | Heb 4:12 | Morant61 | 32678 | ||
Greetings Emmaus! I agree that the "Word" probably can refer to both Jesus and the Bible, though it seems more likely that the written word is in view based upon the illustration used prior to this verse. However, one small point of information if I may. 'Logos' is a masculine noun. Therefore, 'he' would be the appropriate pronoun to use to refer back to 'Logos'. But, this doesn't necessarily mean that a person is being discussed, just that the antecedent is masculine. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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4 | EXPLAIN HEBREWS 4:12 WHAT DOES IT MEAN? | Heb 4:12 | kalos | 32682 | ||
Tim: Isn't the forum a wonderful educational experience? Without it I never would have known that Hebrews 4:12 was not talking about the Scriptures. I guess we are in error when we say the Scriptures are (the Bible is) "living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword." So, according to some Forumites (not you, Tim), it is not true that the Scriptues are able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart? What an odd notion! Grace to you, kalos |
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