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Have You Entered Into God’s Rest? (‎9 occurrences)
- THEME SCRIPTURE
  “The word of God is alive and exerts power.”—HEBREWS 4:12.
  ...
  6. How is the word of God “able to discern thoughts and intentions of the heart”?
  
  ⁶ The theme scripture for this article, Hebrews 4:12, tells us that the word of God “exerts power.”
- ws11 7/15 pp. 22-27 - The Watchtower (Simplified)—2011

Bible Words Indexed (‎9 occurrences)
- Heb 4:12 word of God is a. and exerts power
  ...
  Heb 4:12 word of God e. power
- Rbi8 pp. 1495-1553 - Reference Bible (Rbi8)

God’s Rest—Have You Entered Into It? (‎6 occurrences)
- “The word of God is alive and exerts power.”—HEB. 4:12.
  ...
  In his letter to the Hebrews, Paul also writes that the word of God “pierces even to the dividing of soul and spirit, and of joints and their marrow, and is able to discern thoughts and intentions of the heart.” (Heb. 4:12)
- w11 7/15 pp. 28-32 - The Watchtower—2011

Word of God (‎3 occurrences)
- “alive” (Heb 4:12): ijwbv article 54; w11 7/15 32; wt 24
  ...
  identified (Heb 4:12): ijwbv article 54; w16.09 13
- dx86-25 - Index 1986-2025

Hebrews Study Notes—Chapter 4 (‎3 occurrences)
- 4:12
  ...
  Thus, by extension, the phrase “the word of God” as found at Heb 4:12 can rightly be applied to the Bible.—Compare 2Ti 3:16 and study note.
- nwtsty - Study Bible

Questions From Readers (‎3 occurrences)
- What is “the word of God” that Hebrews 4:12 says “is alive and exerts power”?
  ...
  We often mention Hebrews 4:12 in our publications to show that the Bible has power to change lives, and that is correct.
- ws16 September p. 32 - The Watchtower (Simplified)—2016

Questions From Readers (‎3 occurrences)
- What is “the word of God” that Hebrews 4:12 says “is alive and exerts power”?
  ...
  Hebrews 4:12 is often cited in our publications to show that the Bible has power to change lives, and it is perfectly proper to make that application.
- w16 September p. 13 - The Watchtower (Study)—2016

Bible Words Index (‎3 occurrences)
- ALIVE
  , Heb 4:12 word of God is a. and exerts power
  ...
  Heb 4:12 word of God sharper than s.
- nwt pp. 1664-1691 - New World Translation (nwt)

Victory Over Death—Is It Possible for You? (‎3 occurrences)
- That there is a difference is clearly seen in the Bible at Hebrews 4:12, where it says: “For the word of God is alive and exerts power and is sharper than any two-edged sword and pierces even to the dividing of soul [prān, Skt.] and spirit [ātma, Skt.].”
  ...
  Heb. 4:12 psy·kheʹ prani jiva pran jiva jiva pranan
- vi pp. 3-31 - Victory Over Death (vi)

Footnote Words Indexed (‎3 occurrences)
- ENERGETIC, Heb 4:12.
  ...
  JUDGER, Heb 4:12.
- Rbi8 pp. 1554-1559 - Reference Bible (Rbi8)

The Living Word (‎3 occurrences)
- “For the word of God is alive and exerts power and is sharper than any two-edged sword and pierces even to the dividing of the soul and spirit, and of the joints and their marrow, and is able to discern the thoughts and intentions of the heart.”—Heb. 4:12, NW.
  ...
  19. Explain what is another exclusive power of God’s Word.
  
  ¹⁹ This living Word of God exerting power is said to be sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing of the soul and spirit and being able to discern what is in the heart of man. (Heb. 4:12, NW)
- w53 11/1 pp. 657-662 - The Watchtower—1953

Questions From Readers (‎3 occurrences)
- ● What does Hebrews 4:12 mean, particularly the distinction between soul and spirit?—E.
  ...
  Hebrews 4:12 (NW) reads: “For the word of God is alive and exerts power and is sharper than any two-edged sword and pierces even to the dividing of the soul and spirit, and of the joints and their marrow, and is able to discern the thoughts and intentions of the heart.”
- w53 11/1 pp. 670-671 - The Watchtower—1953

Questions From Readers (‎2 occurrences)
- “word of God” (Heb 4:12): w16.09 13
  ...
  Hebrews 4:12, what is “the word of God”?: w16.09 13
- dx86-25 - Index 1986-2025

Hebrews 4:12—“The Word of God Is Living and Active” (‎2 occurrences)
- “For the word of God is alive and exerts power and is sharper than any two-edged sword and pierces even to the dividing of soul and spirit, and of joints from the marrow, and is able to discern thoughts and intentions of the heart.”—Hebrews 4:12, New World Translation.
  ...
  Read Hebrews chapter 4 in the study edition of the New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures.
- ijwbv article 54 - Bible Verses Explained (ijwbv)

Jehovah Will Give You Strength (‎2 occurrences)
- As we read God’s Word and meditate on it, Jehovah can use his spirit to help us understand better how the Scriptures apply to our situation. (Read Hebrews 4:12.)
  ...
  As indicated at Hebrews 4:12, why is reading the Bible and meditating on what we read so important?
- w21 May pp. 20-25 - The Watchtower (Study)—2021

December (‎2 occurrences)
- As we peer into God’s Word each day, we need to take the time to meditate, or to think deeply, on what thoughts and feelings we need to change. (Ps. 119:59; Heb. 4:12; Jas. 1:25)
  ...
  The word of God . . . is able to discern thoughts and intentions of the heart.—Heb. 4:12.
- es21 - Examining the Scriptures—2021

August 26–September 1 (‎2 occurrences)
- HEBREWS 4-6
  ...
  Heb 4:12—What is “the word of God” in this context? (w16.09 13)
- mwb19 August p. 7 - Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook—2019

Repentance (‎2 occurrences)
- God’s Word—whether written or spoken—is the means for ‘persuading’ them, convincing them of the rightness of God’s way and the wrongness of their own ways. (Compare Lu 16:30, 31; 1Co 14:24, 25; Heb 4:12, 13.)
  ...
  Love, in turn, must be “in deed and truth,” harmonizing with God’s will and ways communicated to us through his Word. (1Jo 3:18; 5:2, 3; Mt 7:21-23; 15:6-9; Heb 4:12)
- it-2 “Repentance” - Insight, Volume 2

“The Word of God . . . Exerts Power” (‎2 occurrences)
- “The word of God is alive and exerts power.”—HEB. 4:12.
  ...
  1. Why can there be no doubt that God’s Word exerts power? (See opening picture.)
  
  AS Jehovah’s people, we have no doubt that God’s word, his message to humans, “is alive and exerts power.” (Heb. 4:12)
- w17 September pp. 23-27 - The Watchtower (Study)—2017

“The Word of God . . . Exerts Power” (‎2 occurrences)
- “The word of God is alive and exerts power.”—HEBREWS 4:12.
  ...
  1. What convinces you that God’s Word has power? (See opening picture.)
  
  JEHOVAH’S people are convinced that his word, his message to humans, “is alive and exerts power.” (Hebrews 4:12)
- ws17 September pp. 21-26 - The Watchtower (Simplified)—2017

The Bible—A Book From God (‎2 occurrences)
- What does that mean?—Read Hebrews 4:12.
  ...
  “The word of God is alive and exerts power.”—Hebrews 4:12
- bhs chap. 2 pp. 19-28 - Teach Us (bhs)

Use the Word of God—It Is Alive! (‎2 occurrences)
- “The word of God is alive and exerts power.”—HEBREWS 4:12.
  ...
  Paul wrote: “The word of God is alive and exerts power.” (Read Hebrews 4:12.)
- ws14 8/15 pp. 9-14 - The Watchtower (Simplified)—2014

Use the Word of God—It Is Alive! (‎2 occurrences)
- “The word of God is alive and exerts power.”—HEB. 4:12.
  ...
  That is why the apostle Paul could write: “The word of God is alive and exerts power.” (Read Hebrews 4:12.)
- w14 8/15 pp. 11-15 - The Watchtower—2014

Schedule for Week of November 11 (‎2 occurrences)
- Bible reading: Hebrews 1-8 (10 min.)
  ...
  No. 1: Hebrews 4:1-16 (4 min. or less)
- km 11/13 p. 1 - Kingdom Ministry—2013

Do You Allow God to Speak to You Every Day? (‎2 occurrences)
- It “pierces even to the dividing of soul and spirit.” (Hebrews 4:12)
  ...
  / HEBREWS 1-6 □
- w09 8/1 pp. 13-18 - The Watchtower—2009

Highlights From the Letters to Titus, to Philemon, and to the Hebrews (‎2 occurrences)
- All three letters contain valuable counsel for us.—Heb. 4:12.
  ...
  (Heb. 1:1–13:25)
- w08 10/15 pp. 30-32 - The Watchtower—2008

Help Others to Accept the Kingdom Message (‎2 occurrences)
- As a result of Paul’s skillful defense, a ruler was affected by the penetrating power of God’s Word. (Hebrews 4:12)
  ...
  Although Agrippa did not become a Christian, Paul evidently affected his heart to some extent with his message.—Hebrews 4:12.
- w03 11/15 pp. 13-18 - The Watchtower—2003

How to Do Research (‎2 occurrences)
- For example, Hebrews 4:12 is often quoted to show the power of God’s Word to touch hearts and influence lives.
  ...
  It discusses the experiences of Israel during the 40 years in the wilderness before entering the land that Jehovah had promised to Abraham. (Heb. 3:7–4:13)
- be pp. 33-38 - Ministry School (be)

Strengthening Our Faith in God’s Word (‎2 occurrences)
- The following two talks included verse-by-verse considerations of Hebrews 3:7-15 and 4:1-16.
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  Indeed, “the word of God is alive and exerts power and . . . is able to discern thoughts and intentions of the heart.”—Hebrews 4:12.
- w98 1/15 pp. 23-28 - The Watchtower—1998

Theocratic Ministry School Schedule for 1998 (‎2 occurrences)
- Sept. 28 Bible reading: Hebrews 4-7
  ...
  Complete 2 Timothy 1-4; Tit 1-3; Phm 1-25; Heb 1-13; Jas 1-5; 1Pe 1-5; 2Pe 1-3; 1Jo 1-5; 2Jo 1-13; 3Jo 1-14; Jude 1-25–Revelation 1-15
- km 10/97 pp. 3-6 - Kingdom Ministry—1997

Bible Book Number 58—Hebrews (‎2 occurrences)
- 12. What course must Christians avoid if they are to enter into God’s rest?
  
  ¹² Entering into God’s rest by faith and obedience (3:7–4:13).
  ...
  “For the word of God is alive and exerts power and is sharper than any two-edged sword . . . and is able to discern thoughts and intentions of the heart.”—Heb. 4:9, 10, 12.
- si pp. 243-248 - “All Scripture” (si)

Theocratic Ministry School Schedule for 1991 (‎2 occurrences)
- Mar. 4 Bible reading: Hebrews 4 to 7
  ...
  Complete Colossians 1-4; 1Th 1-5; 2Th 1-3; 1Ti 1-6; 2Ti 1-4; Tit 1-3; Phm 1-25; Heb 1-13; Jas 1-5; 1Pe 1-5; 2Pe 1-3; 1Jo 1-5; 2Jo 1-13; 3Jo 1-14 to Jude 1-25
- km 10/90 pp. 3-6 - Kingdom Ministry—1990

Psalms (‎2 occurrences)
- 4 For there is not a word on my tongue,+
  But, look! O Jehovah, you already know it all.+
  ...
  6 Let the songs extolling God* be in their throat,+
  And a two-edged sword be in their hand,+
- Rbi8 Psalms 1:1-150:6 - Reference Bible (Rbi8)

Theocratic Ministry School Schedule for 1983 (‎2 occurrences)
- Feb. 13 Bible reading: Hebrews 1 to 4
  ...
  Complete Philippians 1-4; Col 1-4; 1Th 1-5; 2Th 1-3; 1Ti 1-6; 2Ti 1-4; Tit 1-3; Phm 1-25 to Hebrews 1-7
- km 10/82 pp. 3-6 - Kingdom Ministry—1982

Forward, You Ministers of the Kingdom! (‎2 occurrences)
- There is no doubt that the message of “good news” is alive and that it exerts power and is sharper than any two-edged sword. (Hebrews 4:2, 12, 13)
  ...
  (a) What is the “word of God” discussed in Hebrews chapter 4?
- w82 1/1 pp. 16-21 - The Watchtower—1982

Hebrews: A Superior Worship and Its Requirements (‎2 occurrences)
- In chapter four Paul exhorts us to do our utmost to enter into God’s rest, for fear that any should fall into the same pattern of disobedience as manifested by the Israelites over the centuries.
  ...
  Again a stern warning!—Heb. 4:11-13.
- w76 9/15 pp. 569-573 - The Watchtower—1976

Theocratic School Schedule for 1976 (‎2 occurrences)
- Oct. 10 Bible reading: Hebrews 1 to 8
  ...
  Complete 1 Thessalonians 1-5; 2Th 1-3; 1Ti 1-6; 2Ti 1-3; Phm 1-25; Heb 1-13 to James 1-5
- km 10/75 pp. 3-6 - Kingdom Ministry—1975

You Can Clean Up Your Life—with God’s Help (‎2 occurrences)
- “The word of God is alive and exerts power,” says Hebrews 4:12.
  ...
  It is clear that the Word of God is indeed “alive and exerts power.” (Heb. 4:12)
- g73 8/22 pp. 5-8 - Awake!—1973

“Handling the Word of the Truth Aright” (‎2 occurrences)
- Like a sword, it can divide the soul and spirit. (Heb. 4:12)
  ...
  14. Why should all true Christians want to handle God’s Word of truth aright?
  
  ¹⁴ Without question we can say that the “word of God is alive and exerts power.” (Heb. 4:12)
- w73 4/1 pp. 207-212 - The Watchtower—1973

Encouraging Others to Endure (‎2 occurrences)
- “For the word of God is alive and exerts power and is sharper than any two-edged sword and pierces even to the dividing of soul and spirit, and of joints and their marrow, and is able to discern thoughts and intentions of the heart.”—Heb. 4:1-5, 11, 12.
  ...
  In chapter four of the book of Hebrews, how did Paul encourage his brothers?
- w73 1/15 pp. 45-51 - The Watchtower—1973

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