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Hebrews 4:12 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Hebrews 4:12 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Hebrews chapter 4 verse 12 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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)
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Commentary on Hebrews 4:12
The Word of God is described with four powerful attributes that reveal its supernatural nature and penetrating effectiveness. The Greek word 'zōn' (ζῶν, 'quick' or 'living') indicates the Scripture is not dead text but dynamically alive, actively working in readers' hearts. The term 'energēs' (ἐνεργής, 'powerful' or 'active') emphasizes its operative energy—God's Word accomplishes purposes rather than returning void (Isaiah 55:11). The comparison to a 'two-edged sword' (μάχαιρα δίστομος, machaira distomos) portrays Scripture's dual capacity to both wound and heal, convict and comfort, cutting ...
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Cross-References for Hebrews 4:12
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“Is not my word like as a fire? saith the LORD; and like a hammer that breaketh the rock in pieces?”
“but it shall accomplish that which I please”
“and the sword of the Spirit”
“The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.”
“not of corruptible seed”
“And he hath made my mouth like a sharp sword; in the shadow of his hand hath he hid me”
“And he had in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth went a sharp twoedged sword: and his countenance was as the sun shineth in his strength.”
“that”
“Yahweh”
“for it is the power of God for salvation for everyone who believes; for the Jew first”