Hebrews 4:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hebrews 4:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hebrews 4:12 is a verse from the book of Hebrews in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder o..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hebrews 4:12 — KJV
“For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.”
— Hebrews 4:12 (KJV)
Hebrews 4:12 in Context — About the Book of Hebrews
Hebrews argues one majestic thesis: Jesus is better — better than angels, Moses, priests, and every old-covenant shadow. He is our great High Priest who sympathizes with weakness, so we can approach the throne of grace with confidence. Faith's hall of fame in chapter 11 fuels endurance for the race.
Cross-References for Hebrews 4:12
“(Yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 4:12: word, any, sword
“In that day the LORD with his sore and great and strong sword shall punish leviathan the piercing serpent, even leviathan that crooked serpent; and he shall slay the dragon that is in the sea. piercing: or, crossing like a bar”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 4:12: word, than, sword
“And GOD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. every...: or, the whole imagination: the Hebrew word signifieth not only the imagination, but also the purposes and desires continually: Heb. every day”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 4:12: word, god, thoughts
“When the LORD thy God shall bring thee into the land whither thou goest to possess it, and hath cast out many nations before thee, the Hittites, and the Girgashites, and the Amorites, and the Canaanites, and the Perizzites, and the Hivites, and the Jebusites, seven nations greater and mightier than thou;”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 4:12: god, than, any
“Thou shalt not hearken unto the words of that prophet, or that dreamer of dreams: for the LORD your God proveth you, to know whether ye love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 4:12: word, god, soul
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