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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. |
Subject: Please explain "double edged sword" |
Bible Note: PK1776, Hank and Nolan did well. We also see this a part of the description of Jesus (Rev 1:16, 2:12). When He speaks, He is able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. Several times we read that He knew what people were thinking. Mark 2:6-9 is one passage. Others may not know what we think, but He does and the Word of God is His speaking to us - we are without excuse ... before or after salvation. Steve |