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For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. 13 And no creature is hidden from his sight, but all are naked and exposed to the eyes of him to whom we must give account.

Refers to God’s speech, His word(s)—specifically those referred to in the previous context (Psa 95:7–11). Word of God AYBD

Living and Active:This recalls the description of God in Heb 3:12. The word of God is able to examine and judge those who hear it. It will accomplish its purpose (Isa 55:11).

Double edged sword: A weapon of warfare. The word of God can penetrate the immaterial and the material—meaning the whole person.

Naked: The idea here is that all things are open to examination by God. Exposure to the word of God means exposure to God Himself.

Laid bare: The rare Greek expression used here could be synonymous with the previous term, or it might have the complementary sense of being helpless.

We must give account: Refers to giving a general account for one’s life. A person is judged for everything that they have done and God knows whether they are telling the truth, but believers need not fear judgment for their past sins (see Heb 9:28).