12 For (A)the word of God is (B)living and (C)active, and sharper than any two-edged (D)sword, even penetrating as far as the division of (E)soul and (F)spirit, of both joints and marrow, and (G)able to [a]judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. 13 And (H)there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are (I)open and laid bare to the eyes of Him to whom [b]we must answer.

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Footnotes

  1. Hebrews 4:12 Or discern
  2. Hebrews 4:13 Lit is our word

12 The word of God, you see, is alive and moving; sharper than a double-edged sword; piercing the divide between soul and spirit, joints and marrow; able to judge the thoughts and will of the heart. 13 No creature can hide from God: God sees all. Everyone and everything is exposed, opened for His inspection; and He’s the One we will have to explain ourselves to.

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12-13 God means what he says. What he says goes. His powerful Word is sharp as a surgeon’s scalpel, cutting through everything, whether doubt or defense, laying us open to listen and obey. Nothing and no one can resist God’s Word. We can’t get away from it—no matter what.

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Poder de la palabra de Dios

12 Porque la palabra de Dios(A) es viva(B) y eficaz(C), y más cortante que cualquier espada de dos filos(D). Penetra hasta la división del alma y del espíritu(E), de las coyunturas y los tuétanos, y es poderosa para discernir[a] los pensamientos y las intenciones del corazón(F). 13 No hay cosa creada oculta a Su vista[b](G), sino que todas las cosas están al descubierto[c] y desnudas(H) ante los ojos de Aquel a quien tenemos que dar cuenta.

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Footnotes

  1. Hebreos 4:12 O juzgar.
  2. Hebreos 4:13 I.e. de Dios.
  3. Hebreos 4:13 O abiertas.