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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: Dichotomy vs Trichotomy |
Bible Note: Hi Doc, It seems to me that perhaps Heb 4:12, would more clearly indicate that the, Word of God, is so sharp, and so powerful, that it can even divide that which is so seemingly indivisible, i.e. Soul/Spirit, and not that it even 'implies', at all, that there is a division. My 2 cents. :-) God bless John |