the word of god
What does the Bible say about the word of god? These are the passages readers found most helpful — tap any citation to read it in context.
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12For the Word of God is living and effective: more piercing than any two-edged sword, reaching to the division even between the soul and the spirit, even between the joints and the marrow, and so it discerns the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
4And in response he said, “It has been written: ‘Not by bread alone shall man live, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.’ ”
16All Scripture, having been divinely inspired, is useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in justice, 17so that the man of God may be perfect, having been trained for every good work.
105Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my paths.
17And take up the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit (which is the Word of God).
1In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and God was the Word.
11so also will my word be, which will go forth from my mouth. It will not return to me empty, but it will accomplish whatever I will, and it will prosper in the tasks for which I sent it.
17Sanctify them in truth. Your word is truth.
8The grass has dried up, and the flower has fallen. But the Word of our Lord remains for eternity.”
5Every word of God is fire-tested. He is a bronze shield to those who hope in him.