Read Full ChapterFor the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
For the word of God is living, and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing even to the dividing of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and is able to discern the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
World English Bible (WEB)
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Strong's King James
(12) For The Word of יהוה YAHWEH is living, active and sharper than any two-edged sword and penetrates as far as the division of soul and ruach-spirit, joints and marrow and is able to discern the thoughts and purposes of the heart.
The F.O.G
[12] For God's Word pulses with divine life and power! It cuts deeper than any surgical blade, penetrating to the very core of our being – where soul meets spirit, where joints connect to marrow. It expertly dissects our innermost thoughts and exposes the true intentions of our hearts.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
for the reckoning of God is living, and working, and sharp above every two-edged sword, and piercing unto the dividing asunder both of soul and spirit, of joints also and marrow, and a discerner of thoughts and intents of the heart;
Young's Literal Translation
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