Hebrews 4:12

Full Chapter

September 17, 2025

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.

BSB

For 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.

WEB

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.

YLT

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;

F.O.G Original

(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.

F.O.G

F.O.G MSG

¹²For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any double-edged sword, penetrating even to the point of dividing soul from spirit, joints from marrow; it judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart.ᵈ

Footnotes:

¹²ᵈ Living and active: God’s word is not merely text but a dynamic, powerful force that penetrates the deepest parts of human nature, exposing hidden motivations and thoughts.