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Ζῶν γὰρ ὁ λόγος τοῦ Θεοῦ καὶ ἐνεργὴς καὶ τομώτερος ὑπὲρ πᾶσαν μάχαιραν δίστομον καὶ διικνούμενος ἄχρι μερισμοῦ ψυχῆς τε καὶ πνεύματος, ἁρμῶν τε καὶ μυελῶν, καὶ κριτικὸς ἐνθυμήσεων καὶ ἐννοιῶν καρδίας. (Hebrews 4:12)

For the word of God is living and active and sharper than every double-edged sword, penetrating to the division of soul and spirit, of joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

Exegetical Analysis

The sentence opens with arresting asyndeton: Ζῶν γὰρ ὁ λόγος τοῦ Θεοῦ — “For the word of God is living.” The adjective ζῶν (present participle of ζάω) functions here adjectivally, not verbally, emphasizing the ongoing vitality of God’s Word.… Learn Koine Greek