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Hebrews 4

Heb. 4:12 KJV (With Strong’s)

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gar (Greek #1063)
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
KJV usage: and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.
Pronounce: gar
Origin: a primary particle
the word
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
logos (Greek #3056)
something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, (with the article in John) the Divine Expression (i.e. Christ)
KJV usage: account, cause, communication, X concerning, doctrine, fame, X have to do, intent, matter, mouth, preaching, question, reason, + reckon, remove, say(-ing), shew, X speaker, speech, talk, thing, + none of these things move me, tidings, treatise, utterance, word, work.
Pronounce: log'-os
Origin: from 3004
g of God
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
theos (Greek #2316)
a deity, especially (with 3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
KJV usage: X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
Pronounce: theh'-os
Origin: of uncertain affinity
is quick
zao (Greek #2198)
to live (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: life(-time), (a-)live(-ly), quick.
Pronounce: dzah'-o
Origin: a primary verb
, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
powerful
energes (Greek #1756)
active, operative
KJV usage: effectual, powerful.
Pronounce: en-er-gace'
Origin: from 1722 and 2041
, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
sharper
tomoteros (Greek #5114)
more keen
KJV usage: sharper.
Pronounce: tom-o'-ter-os
Origin: comparative of a derivative of the primary τέμνω (to cut; more comprehensive or decisive than 2875, as if by a single stroke; whereas that implies repeated blows, like hacking)
than
huper (Greek #5228)
"over", i.e. (with the genitive case) of place, above, beyond, across, or causal, for the sake of, instead, regarding; with the accusative case superior to, more than
KJV usage: (+ exceeding, abundantly) above, in (on) behalf of, beyond, by, + very chiefest, concerning, exceeding (above, -ly), for, + very highly, more (than), of, over, on the part of, for sake of, in stead, than, to(-ward), very. In the comparative, it retains many of the above applications.
Pronounce: hoop-er'
Origin: a primary preposition
any
pas (Greek #3956)
apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole
KJV usage: all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever.
Pronounce: pas
Origin: including all the forms of declension
twoedged
distomos (Greek #1366)
double-edged
KJV usage: with two edges, two-edged.
Pronounce: dis'-tom-os
Origin: from 1364 and 4750
sword
machaira (Greek #3162)
a knife, i.e. dirk; figuratively, war, judicial punishment
KJV usage: sword.
Pronounce: makh'-ahee-rah
Origin: probably feminine of a presumed derivative of 3163
k, piercing
diikneomai (Greek #1338)
to reach through, i.e. penetrate
KJV usage: pierce.
Pronounce: dee-ik-neh'-om-ahee
Origin: from 1223 and the base of 2425
even
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
to
achri (Greek #891)
akin to 206 (through the idea of a terminus); (of time) until or (of place) up to
KJV usage: as far as, for, in(-to), till, (even, un-)to, until, while. Compare 3360.
Pronounce: akh'-ree
Origin: or ἄχρις (akh'-rece)
the dividing asunder
merismos (Greek #3311)
a separation or distribution
KJV usage: dividing asunder, gift.
Pronounce: mer-is-mos'
Origin: from 3307
of soul
te (Greek #5037)
both or also (properly, as correlation of 2532)
KJV usage: also, and, both, even, then, whether. Often used in composition, usually as the latter participle.
Pronounce: teh
Origin: a primary particle (enclitic) of connection or addition
psuche (Greek #5590)
breath, i.e. (by implication) spirit, abstractly or concretely (the animal sentient principle only; thus distinguished on the one hand from 4151, which is the rational and immortal soul; and on the other from 2222, which is mere vitality, even of plants: these terms thus exactly correspond respectively to the Hebrew 05315, 07307 and 02416)
KJV usage: heart (+ -ily), life, mind, soul, + us, + you.
Pronounce: psoo-khay'
Origin: from 5594
and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
spirit
pneuma (Greek #4151)
a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, mental disposition, etc., or (superhuman) an angel, demon, or (divine) God, Christ's spirit, the Holy Spirit
KJV usage: ghost, life, spirit(-ual, -ually), mind. Compare 5590.
Pronounce: pnyoo'-mah
Origin: from 4154
, and
te (Greek #5037)
both or also (properly, as correlation of 2532)
KJV usage: also, and, both, even, then, whether. Often used in composition, usually as the latter participle.
Pronounce: teh
Origin: a primary particle (enclitic) of connection or addition
of the joints
harmos (Greek #719)
an articulation (of the body)
KJV usage: joint.
Pronounce: har-mos'
Origin: from the same as 716
and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
marrow
muelos (Greek #3452)
the marrow
KJV usage: marrow.
Pronounce: moo-el-os'
Origin: perhaps a primary word
, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
is a discerner
kritikos (Greek #2924)
decisive ("critical"), i.e. discriminative
KJV usage: discerner.
Pronounce: krit-ee-kos'
Origin: from 2923
l of the thoughts
enthumesis (Greek #1761)
deliberation
KJV usage: device, thought.
Pronounce: en-thoo'-may-sis
Origin: from 1760
and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
intents
ennoia (Greek #1771)
thoughtfulness, i.e. moral understanding
KJV usage: intent, mind.
Pronounce: en'-noy-ah
Origin: from a compound of 1722 and 3563
of the heart
kardia (Greek #2588)
the heart, i.e. (figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the middle
KJV usage: (+ broken-)heart(-ed).
Pronounce: kar-dee'-ah
Origin: prolonged from a primary κάρ (Latin cor, "heart")
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Isa. 49:2•  (Isa. 49:2)
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Rev. 1:16• 16and he had in his right hand seven stars; and out of his mouth proceeded a sharp two-edged sword: and his countenance as the sun shineth in its strength. (Rev. 1:16)
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Psa. 139:2•  (Psa. 139:2)
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Jer. 17:10•  (Jer. 17:10)
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Rev. 2:23• 23And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he that searcheth reins and hearts; and I will give you each according to your works. (Rev. 2:23)

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Heart,
Soul; Spirit,
Spirit,
Sword

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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the word.
Heb. 13:7• 7Remember your leaders the which spoke to you the word of God; and considering the issue of their conduct imitate their faith. (Heb. 13:7)
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Isa. 49:2•  (Isa. 49:2)
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Luke 8:11• 11{i}But the parable is this:{/i} The seed is the word of God. (Luke 8:11)
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Acts 4:31• 31And when they prayed, the place wherein they were gathered together was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and spoke the word of God with boldness. (Acts 4:31)
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2 Cor. 2:17• 17For we are not as the many, corrupting the word of God; but as of sincerity, but as of God, before God, we speak in Christ. (2 Cor. 2:17)
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2 Cor. 4:2• 2but refused the hidden things of shame, not walking in deceit, nor guilefully using the word of God, but by the manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every conscience of men in the sight of God. (2 Cor. 4:2)
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Rev. 20:4• 4And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given to them; and the souls of those beheaded because of the testimony of Jesus and because of the word of God; and those who had not worshipped the beast nor his image and had not received the mark upon {i}their{/i} forehead and upon their hand: and they lived and reigned with Christ [the] thousand years. (Rev. 20:4)
is quick.
Psa. 110:2•  (Psa. 110:2)
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Psa. 119:130•  (Psa. 119:130)
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Eccl. 12:11•  (Eccl. 12:11)
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Isa. 55:11•  (Isa. 55:11)
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Jer. 23:29•  (Jer. 23:29)
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Rom. 1:16• 16for I am not ashamed of the gospel: for it is God's power unto salvation to everyone that believeth, both to Jew first and to Greek. (Rom. 1:16)
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1 Cor. 1:24• 24but to those that [are] called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ God's power and God's wisdom; (1 Cor. 1:24)
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2 Cor. 10:4‑5• 4For the arms of our warfare [are] not fleshly but powerful with God to the pulling down of strongholds,
 5pulling down reasonings and every height that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and leading captive every thought unto the obedience of Christ, (2 Cor. 10:4‑5)
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1 Thess. 2:13• 13And for this cause we also thank God unceasingly that, when ye received [the] word of [the] report from us of God, ye accepted not men's word, but as it is truly God's word, which also worketh in you that believe. (1 Thess. 2:13)
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James 1:18• 18Having purposed he begot us by [the] word of truth, that we should be a certain firstfruits of his creatures. (James 1:18)
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1 Peter 1:23• 23having been begotten again, not of corruptible seed but of incorruptible, through God's living and abiding word. (1 Peter 1:23)
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John 6:51• 51I am the living bread that came down out of heaven. If one shall have eaten of this bread, he shall live forever. Yea, and the bread that I will give is my flesh for the life of the world. (John 6:51)
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1 Peter 2:4‑5• 4Unto whom approaching, a living stone, by men indeed rejected but with God chosen, precious,
 5yourselves also as living stones are being builded up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. (1 Peter 2:4‑5)
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1 Peter 2•  (1 Peter 2)
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sharper.
Psa. 45:3•  (Psa. 45:3)
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Psa. 149:6•  (Psa. 149:6)
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Prov. 5:4•  (Prov. 5:4)
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Isa. 11:4•  (Isa. 11:4)
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Isa. 49:2•  (Isa. 49:2)
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Acts 2:37• 37And when they heard, they were pricked in heart and said unto Peter and the rest of the apostles, What shall we do, brethren? (Acts 2:37)
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Acts 5:33• 33And when they heard, they were cut [to the heart] and took counsel. (Acts 5:33)
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Eph. 6:17• 17and receive the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is God's word; (Eph. 6:17)
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Rev. 1:16• 16and he had in his right hand seven stars; and out of his mouth proceeded a sharp two-edged sword: and his countenance as the sun shineth in its strength. (Rev. 1:16)
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Rev. 2:16• 16Repent therefore; but if not, I am coming to thee quickly, and will fight with them with the sword of my mouth. (Rev. 2:16)
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Rev. 19:15,21• 15And out of his mouth proceeded a [two-edged] sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations: and he shall rule them with an iron rod: and he treadeth the winepress of the wine of the indignation of the wrath of God the Almighty.
 21And the rest were slain with the sword of him that sat on the horse ( {i}the sword{/i} that came forth out of his mouth; and all the fowls were filled with their flesh. (Rev. 19:15,21)
and is.
Psa. 139:2•  (Psa. 139:2)
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Jer. 17:10•  (Jer. 17:10)
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1 Cor. 14:24‑25• 24But if all prophesy, and some unfaithful or private one come in, he is convinced by all, he is examined by all:
 25the secrets of his heart become manifest; and thus, falling on [his] face, he will do homage to God, reporting that God is indeed among you. (1 Cor. 14:24‑25)
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Eph. 5:13• 13but all of them, when reproved by the light, are made manifest; for everything that maketh manifest is light. (Eph. 5:13)
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Rev. 2:23• 23And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he that searcheth reins and hearts; and I will give you each according to your works. (Rev. 2:23)
• true-hearted believers welcome the application of its edge; for, if not pleasant to nature, it is profitable to us and due to God. (“Hebrews 4:11-13” by W. Kelly)
• the word of God has the energy of its source and its own unmistakable character. It arrests the conscience, it sounds the heart, so that feelings and motives can no longer be hid. Christ, its great theme, shines as the True Light and makes everything manifest that is not like Himself. (“Hebrews 4:11-13” by W. Kelly)
• Thoughts before they are articulated in word, intents not yet reaching action, are sifted and vanish. Now where spiritual integrity exists, this is just what is wanted and desired; for we, from our new birth, are sanctified by the Spirit to the obedience of Christ (“Hebrews 4:11-13” by W. Kelly)
• The Apostle then sets before us the instrument which God employs to judge the unbelief and all the workings of the heart which tend, as we have seen, to lead the believer into departure from the position of faith. (“Hebrews 4” by J.N. Darby)
• It is the Word of God, which-being the revelation of God, the expression of what He is, and of all that surrounds Him, and of what His will is in all the circumstances that surround us-judges everything in the heart which is not of Him. (“Hebrews 4” by J.N. Darby)
• Whenever nature-the “soul” and its feelings- mingles with that which is spiritual, it brings the edge of the sword of the living truth of God between the two, and judges the hidden movements of the heart respecting them. (“Hebrews 4” by J.N. Darby)
• {v.12-16} the two great means by which believers are preserved as they journey through the wilderness to the rest of God: first, the Word of God (verses 12-13); second, the priestly service of Christ (verses 14-16). (“The Rest to Which the Wilderness Leads: Hebrews 4:1-11” by H. Smith)
• It is not a question of outward sins, but rather the hidden motives and springs of evil. (“The Rest to Which the Wilderness Leads: Hebrews 4:1-11” by H. Smith)

J. N. Darby Translation

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For the word of God is living and operative, and sharper than any two-edged sword, and penetrating to the divisiong of soul and spirit, both of joints and marrow, and a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

JND Translation Notes

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The passage has, I judge, the sense of dividing between each pair of objects and not of dividing each of the things by itself.

W. Kelly Translation

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For living [is] the word of God, and effectual, and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing even to division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge heart’s thoughts and intents.