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NASB | Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is living and active and full of power [making it operative, energizing, and effective]. It is sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating as far as the division of the soul and spirit [the completeness of a person], and of both joints and marrow [the deepest parts of our nature], exposing and judging the very thoughts and intentions of the heart. |
Bible Question:
Please explain "double edged sword" Thanks |
Bible Answer: PK 1776, that would likely be the "two-edged sword" of Hebrews 4:12. The writer uses this as a powerful metaphor for the word of God, which is of course the Bible. For those who know Christ the Bible is a source of comfort and nourishment. But it is a "sword" of judgment to those who do not know the Lord Jesus. Not only is the word of God described in this verse as being "sharper than any two-edge sword" but it is also called "living and active." No other book in the world has ever truthfully been called living and active. --Hank |