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Hebrews 4:12
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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.
About Hebrews 4:12
Hebrews 4:12 is one of the Bible's foundational texts on The Sword of the Lord and His Judgment, The Sword of the Spirit, the Word of God, and Keeping the Word of God. Found in the epistle of Hebrews, this New Testament passage has guided believers through every season of life.
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- 1 Samuel 25:13
“And David said unto his men, Gird ye on every man his sword. And they girded on every man his sword; and David also girded on his sword: and there went up after David about four hundred men; and two hundred abode by the stuff.”
- Ezekiel 21:14
“Thou therefore, son of man, prophesy, and smite thine hands together, and let the sword be doubled the third time, the sword of the slain: it is the sword of the great men that are slain, which entereth into their privy chambers.”
- Isaiah 31:8
“Then shall the Assyrian fall with the sword, not of a mighty man; and the sword, not of a mean man, shall devour him: but he shall flee from the sword, and his young men shall be discomfited.”
- Matthew 26:52
“Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.”
- 1 Chronicles 10:4
“Then said Saul to his armourbearer, Draw thy sword, and thrust me through therewith; lest these uncircumcised come and abuse me. But his armourbearer would not; for he was sore afraid. So Saul took a sword, and fell upon it.”
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How to Apply Hebrews 4:12
Meditate on Hebrews 4:12 by reading it aloud each morning this week. Ask yourself how its message on the theme of The Sword of the Lord and His Judgment applies to a current challenge you are facing. Write one specific step you will take today in response to its truth — and revisit that commitment at the end of the week.