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Tyndale Open Bible Dictionary

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HEART

Vital bodily organ; emotional center of one’s being.

In Hebrew and Greek, as in modern English, “heart” is used to designate a physical organ as well as the emotional center of one’s being. “Heart” (Hebrew leb; Greek kardia) occurs approximately 1,000 times in the Bible, though it is often disguised in translation. The range of meaning is great.

Physical Heart

That the beating heart indicates life seems implied in 1 Samuel 25:37-39 (see NLT mg), despite the delay in Nabal’s death. Physical food and wine affect the heart (Jgs 19:5; Ps 104:15; Acts 14:17), and the heart can “faint” and “tremble.” The heart’s position in the body yields an obvious metaphor for “the center” (Mt 12:40).

Show passage in OET: SA1 25:37–39

OET-RV SA1 25:37

37 And so it was in the morning, when Naval’s wine had worn off, his wife told him what she’d done. In his rage, he had a stroke and became totally paralysed

OET-RV SA1 25:38

38 for about then days. Then Yahweh struck Naval and he died.

OET-RV SA1 25:39

39 When David heard that Naval had died, he said, “Blessed be Yahweh, who has judged the case of Naval’s insult and has prevented his servant from doing the wrong thing. And Yahweh has repaid Naval for his own evil.”
 ¶ Then David sent messengers to Avigayil about taking her as a wife.

OET-LV SA1 25:37

37 And_he/it_was in_morning when_ the_wine _had_gone_out from_Nāⱱāl and_she_told to_him/it his/its_wife/woman DOM the_things the_these and_ his/its_heart _he/it_died in_his_inward_of_part[s] and_he he_became to_stone.

OET-LV SA1 25:38

38 And_he/it_was about_the_ten_of the_days and_ YHWH _he_struck DOM Nāⱱāl and_he/it_died.

OET-LV SA1 25:39

39 And_ Dāvid _he/it_listened if/because_that Nāⱱāl he_had_died and_he/it_said YHWH who he_has_conducted DOM the_case_of my_disgrace_of_my from_the_hand_of Nāⱱāl and_DOM servant_of_his he_has_restrained from_evil be_blessed and_DOM the_evil_of Nāⱱāl YHWH he_has_turned_back on_his_own_of_head and_ Dāvid _he_sent and_he/it_spoke with_ʼAⱱīgayil to_take_her to_him/it to/for_(a)_woman.
Show passage in OET: JDG 19:5

OET-RV JDG 19:5

5 Then on the fourth day, they got up early and the Levite prepared to leave, but his father-in-law urged him to eat before they left.

OET-LV JDG 19:5

5 And_he/it_was in_the_day the_fourth and_they_rose_early in_morning and_he/it_rose_up to_go and_ the_father_of the_young_woman _he/it_said to son-in-law_of_his sustain heart_of_your a_piece_of bread and_after you(pl)_will_go.
Show passage in OET: PSA 104:15

OET-RV PSA 104:15

15 and wine that makes people’s hearts happy,
 ⇔ along with oil that makes faces shine
 ⇔ and bread that sustains the people’s bodies.

OET-LV PSA 104:15

15 And_wine which_it_makes_glad the_heart_of humankind to_make_shine faces from_oil and_food which_the_heart_of humankind it_sustains.
Show passage in OET: ACT 14:17

OET-RV ACT 14:17

17 but he never left himself without evidence of himself—sending good rains from heaven to give you all fruitful seasons with food to fill your stomachs and happiness to fill your hearts.”

OET-LV ACT 14:17

17 And_yet left himself not without_witness, working_good from_heaven to_you_all giving rains and fruitful seasons, filling with_food and the hearts of_you_all gladness.
Show passage in OET: MAT 12:40

OET-RV MAT 12:40

40 Just like Yonah was in the belly of the huge fish for three days and three nights, in the same way, the son of humanity will be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.

OET-LV MAT 12:40

40 For/Because as Yōnas was in the belly of_the huge_fish three days and three nights, thus the son of_ the _man will_be three days and three nights in the heart of_the earth.

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Jump to OET JDG 19:5 section.

Jump to OET PSA 104:15 section.

Jump to OET ACT 14:17 section.

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Pyschological Heart

The heart attends intellectually (e.g., Jer 12:11); it also perceives (Jn 12:40), understands (1 Kgs 3:9), debates (Mk 2:6), reflects (Lk 2:19), remembers (Lk 2:51), thinks (Dt 8:17), imagines (Lk 1:51), is wise (Eccl 1:17, KJB), has technical skill (Ex 28:3, KJB), and much more.

Show passage in OET: JER 12:11

OET-RV JER 12:11

11 They’ve made it into a wasteland—it’s mourning to me.
 ⇔ All the land has been made desolate because there’s no one who cares about it.

OET-LV JER 12:11

11 He_has_made_it into_a_desolation it_is_in_mourning on_me desolate all_of the_earth/land it_has_been_made_desolate if/because there_is_not anyone who_puts_it on heart.
Show passage in OET: JHN 12:40

OET-RV JHN 12:40

40 “He has blinded their eyes and maimed their emotions,
 ⇔ so that they can’t see with their eyes and understand with their minds,
 ⇔ or they might be turned and then I would heal them.”

OET-LV JHN 12:40

40 He_has_blinded the eyes of_them and he_maimed the heart of_them, in_order_that they_may_ not _see with_their eyes and they_may_understand with_their heart, and they_may_be_turned and I_will_be_healing them.
Show passage in OET: KI1 3:9

OET-RV KI1 3:9

9 So please give your servant the ability to listen to your people and to judge them well—discerning between good and evil, because who’s able to judge your people—that’s a heavy task.”

OET-LV KI1 3:9

9 And_you_will_give to_servant_of_your a_heart which_listens to_judge DOM people_of_your to_distinguish between good and_evil if/because who is_he_able to_judge DOM people_of_your (the)_massive (the)_this.
Show passage in OET: MRK 2:6

OET-RV MRK 2:6

6 But some of the religious teachers were sitting there, thinking to themselves,

OET-LV MRK 2:6

6 But some of_the scribes were there, sitting and reasoning in the hearts of_them,
Show passage in OET: LUK 2:19

OET-RV LUK 2:19

19 but Maria treasured all of these messages in her heart and often thought about them.

OET-LV LUK 2:19

19 But the Maria was_treasuring all the these messages, considering them in the heart of_her.
Show passage in OET: LUK 2:51

OET-RV LUK 2:51

51 After that, he went back to Nazaret (Nazareth) with them and continued to be obedient to them,

OET-LV LUK 2:51

51 And he_came_down with them and came to Nazaret, and was being_subjected to_them.
And the mother of_him was_keeping all the messages in the heart of_her.
Show passage in OET: DEU 8:17

OET-RV DEU 8:17

17 without thinking to yourselves that your wealth came from your own strength and ability.

OET-LV DEU 8:17

17 And_you_will_say in_heart_of_your strength_of_my and_the_might_of my_hand_of_my it_has_acquired to_me DOM the_wealth (the)_this.
Show passage in OET: LUK 1:51

OET-RV LUK 1:51

51 His arm is powerful;
 ⇔ he scatters those who are proud in their hearts.

OET-LV LUK 1:51

51 He_did power with the_arm of_him, the_proud in_the_mind of_heart of_them he_scattered.
Show passage in OET: ECC 1:17

OET-RV ECC 1:17

17 I made it my aim to discover knowledge and wisdom versus madness and folly.
 ⇔ I was aware that that also is chasing after the wind

OET-LV ECC 1:17

17 And_I_gave heart_of_my to_know wisdom and_to_know madness(es) and_folly I_knew that_also this it is_a_striving_of wind.
Show passage in OET: EXO 28:3

OET-RV EXO 28:3

3 so speak to all the skilled craftsmen who’ve been given the spirit of wisdom, and they can make Aharon’s clothes to dedicate him as my priest.

OET-LV EXO 28:3

3 And_you(ms) you_will_speak to all_of people_skillful_of heart which I_have_filled_it a_spirit_of wisdom and_they_will_make DOM the_garments_of ʼAhₐron to_consecrate_him he_to_serve_as_priest to_me.

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Emotionally, the heart experiences intoxicated merriment (1 Sm 25:36), gladness (Is 30:29), joy (Jn 16:22), sorrow (Neh 2:2), anguish (Rom 9:2), bitterness (Prv 14:10), anxiety (1 Sm 4:13), despair (Eccl 2:20), love (2 Sm 14:1), trust (Ps 112:7), affection (2 Cor 7:3), lust (Mt 5:28), callousness (Mk 3:5), hatred (Lv 19:17), fear (Gn 42:28), jealousy (Jas 3:14), desire (Rom 10:1), discouragement (Nm 32:9), sympathy (Ex 23:9), anger (Dt 19:6, KJB), irresolution (2 Chr 13:7, KJB), and much more.

Show passage in OET: SA1 25:36

OET-RV SA1 25:36

36 When Avigayil got home to Naval, wow, he had put on a celebration at his house with a feast fit for a king. He was feeling very contented and was quite drunk, so she didn’t tell him anything at all until it was light in the morning.

OET-LV SA1 25:36

36 And_ ʼAⱱīgayil _she_went to Nāⱱāl and_BEHOLD/LO/SEE to_him/it a_feast in_house_of_his like_the_feast_of the_king and_the_heart_of Nāⱱāl it_was_good on/upon/above_him/it and_he was_drunk up_to muchness and_not she_told for_him/it anything small and_great until the_light_of the_morning.
Show passage in OET: ISA 30:29

OET-RV ISA 30:29

29 You’ll all have your own song like you would at a religious festival,
 ⇔ and be happy inside like when someone walks to Yahweh’s mountain with their flute—
 ⇔ going to Yisrael’s (Israel) rock that gives protection.

OET-LV ISA 30:29

29 (The)_song it_will_belong to/for_you(pl) like_the_night_of is_consecrated a_festival and_gladness_of heart like_who]_walks with_flute to_go on_the_mountain_of YHWH to the_rock_of Yisrāʼēl/(Israel).
Show passage in OET: JHN 16:22

OET-RV JHN 16:22

22 So too with all of you: you’ll be upset for a while but then I’ll be with you again and you’ll be so happy and no one will be able to take that happiness away from you.

OET-LV JHN 16:22

22 Therefore you_all also now on_one_hand you_all_are_having sorrow, on_the_other_hand I_will_be_seeing you_all again, and the heart of_you_all will_be_being_elated, and no_one is_taking_away the joy of_you_all, from you_all.
Show passage in OET: NEH 2:2

OET-RV NEH 2:2

2 and the king asked me, “Why do you look unhappy? I know that you’re not sick so something must be upsetting you.”
 ¶ I was very scared

OET-LV NEH 2:2

2 And_he/it_said to_me the_king why face_of_is_your sad and_you(ms) not_you are_sick is_not this if/because (if) sadness_of heart and_I_was_afraid greatly very.
Show passage in OET: ROM 9:2

OET-RV ROM 9:2

2 that my sorrow is extensive, and the sorrow in my heart just won’t stop,

OET-LV ROM 9:2

2 that sorrow to_me is great, and unceasing sorrow in_the heart of_me.
Show passage in OET: PRO 14:10

OET-RV PRO 14:10

10 A person holds their own bitterness inside,
 ⇔ ≈ and they don’t share their happiness with a stranger either.

OET-LV PRO 14:10

10 A_heart is_knowing the_bitterness_of its_own_self_of_his and_in_joy_of_its not a_stranger he_shares.
Show passage in OET: SA1 4:13

OET-RV SA1 4:13

13 When he arrived there, Eli was sitting on a roadside seat watching, because he was very concerned about the sacred chest. As the man entered the city with the news, all the people started wailing loudly.

OET-LV SA1 4:13

13 And_he_came and_BEHOLD/LO/SEE ˊĒlī was_sitting on the_seat the_side_of the_road watching if/because it_was his/its_heart trembling on the_box_of the_ʼElohīm and_the_man he_came to_announce in_city and_ all_of the_city _it_cried_out.
Show passage in OET: ECC 2:20

OET-RV ECC 2:20

20 Then I changed to despairing over all the projects in this world that I’d worked hard on,

OET-LV ECC 2:20

20 And_ I _I_turned to_make_despair DOM heart_of_my on all_of the_toil which_I_have_toiled under the_sun.
Show passage in OET: SA2 14:1

OET-RV SA2 14:1

14 Now Yoav (Joab) (Tseruyah’s son) realised that the king missed Avshalom (Absalom),

OET-LV SA2 14:1

14 And_ Yōʼāⱱ/(Joab) the_son_of Tsərūyāh/(Zeruiah) _he/it_knew if/because_that the_heart_of the_king was_towards ʼAⱱīshālōm.
Show passage in OET: PSA 112:7

OET-RV PSA 112:7

7 That person’s not afraid of bad news—
 ⇔ confidently trusting in Yahweh.

OET-LV PSA 112:7

7 From_new[s] bad not he_will_be_afraid his/its_heart is_steadfast trusting in_YHWH.
Show passage in OET: CO2 7:3

OET-RV CO2 7:3

3 I’m not pronouncing condemnation because I’ve said previously that you all are in our hearts so together we’ll die and together we’ll live again.

OET-LV CO2 7:3

3 For/Because condemnation not I_am_speaking, because/for I_have_previously_said that you_all_are, in the hearts of_us in_order that to_die_together and to_be_living_together.
Show passage in OET: MAT 5:28

OET-RV MAT 5:28

28 but I’m telling you that if you look at a woman lustfully then you’ve already committed adultery in your mind.

OET-LV MAT 5:28

28 But I am_saying to_you_all that everyone which looking at_a_woman in_order that to_lust for_her, already committed_adultery with_her in the heart of_him.
Show passage in OET: MRK 3:5

OET-RV MRK 3:5

5 After angrily looking around at them, grieving at their complete lack of compassion, he told the man, “Open up your hand!” The man stretched out his fingers, and his hand became totally normal.

OET-LV MRK 3:5

5 And having_looked_around them with anger, grieving at the hardening of_the heart of_them, he_is_saying to_the man:
Stretch_out the hand of_you.
And he_stretched_out it, and the hand of_him was_restored.
Show passage in OET: LEV 19:17

OET-RV LEV 19:17

17 You mustn’t hate your brother. Certainly rebuke those you interact with so you don’t get blamed for their bad behaviour.

OET-LV LEV 19:17

17 Not you_will_hate DOM your(ms)_brother/kindred in_heart_of_your surely_(rebuke) you_will_rebuke DOM citizen_of_your_fellow and_not you_will_bear on/upon/above_him/it sin.
Show passage in OET: GEN 42:28

OET-RV GEN 42:28

28 “My silver’s been returned,” he told his brothers, “and it’s right here in my sack!” Then their stomachs tightened, and trembling, they asked each other, “What’s this that God’s doing to us?”

OET-LV GEN 42:28

28 And_he/it_said to brothers_of_his silver_of_my it_has_been_returned and_also HERE in_sack_of_my and_ heart_of_their _he/it_went_out and_they_trembled each to his/its_brother to_say what this god has_he_done to/for_us.
Show passage in OET: JAM 3:14

OET-RV JAM 3:14

14 But if you are full of bitter jealousy or selfish ambition, don’t be boasting or denying the truth

OET-LV JAM 3:14

14 But if jealousy bitter you_all_are_having, and selfish_ambition in the heart of_you_all, not be_boasting and be_lying against the truth.
Show passage in OET: ROM 10:1

OET-RV ROM 10:1

10 Brothers and sisters, my heart would be very pleased indeed if Israelis would get rescued, and that’s what I request from God.

OET-LV ROM 10:1

10 Brothers, the indeed good_pleasure the of_my heart, and the petition to the god, because/for them is for salvation.
Show passage in OET: NUM 32:9

OET-RV NUM 32:9

9 They went as far as the Eshkol valley and they saw the land, yet they discouraged the people from entering the land that Yahweh had given them.

OET-LV NUM 32:9

9 And_they_went_up to the_wadi_of ʼEshkol and_they_saw DOM the_earth/land and_they_discouraged DOM the_heart_of the_people_of Yisrāʼēl/(Israel) to_not to_go into the_earth/land which he_had_given to/for_them YHWH.
Show passage in OET: EXO 23:9

OET-RV EXO 23:9

9 You mustn’t oppress foreigners since you yourselves know how that feels because you all were foreigners in Mitsrayim (Egypt).

OET-LV EXO 23:9

9 And_a_sojourner not you_must_oppress and_you(pl) you(pl)_have_known DOM the_life_of the_sojourner if/because sojourners you(pl)_were in_land of_Miʦrayim/(Egypt).
Show passage in OET: DEU 19:6

OET-RV DEU 19:6

6 Otherwise a friend or relative of the dead person might chase the killer in a sudden rage and overtake and kill the accidental killer if the city was too far away. However, the killer doesn’t deserve death if they hadn’t hated that person from past events—

OET-LV DEU 19:6

6 Lest the_avenger_of (the)_blood he_should_pursue after the_killer if/because heart_of_his it_will_be_hot and_he_will_overtake_him if/because the_journey it_will_be_great and_he_will_strike_him life and_to/for_him/it there_belonged_not a_sentence_of death if/because not he was_hating to_him/it from_yesterday the_third_day.
Show passage in OET: CH2 13:7

OET-RV CH2 13:7

7 and a bunch of wicked good-for-nothings gathered around Yarov’am and created a force against Shelomoh’s son, Rehav’am (Rehoboam), when Rehav’am was still an inexperienced, young man and couldn’t stand up to them.

OET-LV CH2 13:7

7 And_they_gathered on/upon/above_him/it men empty sons_of worthlessness and_they_proved_themselves_strong over Rəḩaⱱˊām the_son_of Shəlomoh and_Rəḩaⱱˊām he_was a_young_man and_weak_of heart and_not he_showed_himself_strong before_them.

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Jump to OET ROM 10:1 section.

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Volitionally, the heart can purpose (1 Cor 4:5), incline to (1 Sm 14:7), prompt (2 Kgs 12:4; cf. Prv 4:23), be steadfast (Acts 11:23), be willing (Ex 35:22), contrive evil (Acts 5:4), or follow its “treasure” (Mt 6:21).

Show passage in OET: CO1 4:5

OET-RV CO1 4:5

5 So don’t make judgements ahead of time, but wait until the master comes—the one who’ll bring to light what’s hidden in the darkness, and who will expose people’s true motives. At that time, God will praise each person who’s acted faithfully.

OET-LV CO1 4:5

5 So_that not before the_time anything be_judging, until wishfully may_come the master, who both will_be_illuminating the hidden things of_the darkness, and will_be_revealing the counsels of_the hearts, and then the praise will_be_becoming to_each from the god.
Show passage in OET: SA1 14:7

OET-RV SA1 14:7

7 “Do everything that you feel is right,” he responded. “Go on ahead and be confident that I’ll be there supporting you.”

OET-LV SA1 14:7

7 And_he/it_said to_him/it the_bearer_of his_armour(s)_of_his do all_of that is_in_heart_of_your turn_aside to/for_you(fs) here_I am_with_you according_to_of_your_heart.
Show passage in OET: KI2 12:4

OET-RV KI2 12:4

4 Then Yoash told the priests, “You all must collect all the money that’s donated to Yahweh’s temple, whether it’s the money they’re required to pay or the money that they themselves decide to give as sacred offerings to buy things for the temple.

OET-LV KI2 12:5

5  And_ Yəhōʼāsh _he/it_said to the_priests all_of the_money_of the_holy_gifts which it_will_be_brought the_house_of YHWH money passing_along everyone the_money_of persons_of his_valuation_of_his all_of the_money which it_will_come_up on the_heart_of a_person to_bring the_house_of YHWH.
Show passage in OET: PRO 4:23

OET-RV PRO 4:23

23 Guard your mind and thoughts more than anything else,
 ⇔ → because the way you live all your life, bubbles out from your values.

OET-LV PRO 4:23

23 From_all guarding guard heart_of_your if/because from_him/it the_sources_of life.
Show passage in OET: ACT 11:23

OET-RV ACT 11:23

23 When he arrived and saw how God’s grace was spreading, he was elated and encouraged them all to earnestly continue to follow the master.

OET-LV ACT 11:23

23 who having_arrived, and having_seen the grace which of_ the _god, was_elated and was_exhorting all to_be_remaining with_the master the with_purpose of_ the _heart,
Show passage in OET: EXO 35:22

OET-RV EXO 35:22

22 This included both men and women who were wanting to contribute, and they brought necklaces and earrings and ornaments—all made of gold. They held them up high as a raised offering of gold to Yahweh.

OET-LV EXO 35:22

22 And_ the_men _they_came with the_women every person_willing_of heart they_brought nose_ring[s] and_earring[s] and_finger_ring[s] and_ornament[s] every_of article_of gold and_all person who he_waved a_wave-offering_of gold to/for_YHWH.
Show passage in OET: ACT 5:4

OET-RV ACT 5:4

4 Wasn’t it yours before it was sold? And even when it was sold, the money was still yours. Why did you decide to handle it like this? It wasn’t people that you’re lying to, but God.”

OET-LV ACT 5:4

4 Not remaining unsold it_was_remaining to_you, and having_been_sold it_was_being in the your authority?
Why that you_purposed in the heart of_you the this matter?
You_lied not to_people, but to_ the _god.
Show passage in OET: MAT 6:21

OET-RV MAT 6:21

21 because wherever your wealth is, your values will also be focused there.

OET-LV MAT 6:21

21 For/Because where the treasure of_you is, the heart of_you will_be there also.

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Jump to OET ACT 11:23 section.

Jump to OET EXO 35:22 section.

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Morally, the heart can be gentle, lowly (Mt 11:29), holy (1 Thes 3:13), faithful (Neh 9:8), upright (Ps 97:11), pure, single-minded (Jas 4:8), clean (Acts 15:8), loving toward God (Mk 12:30) and others (1 Pt 1:22), hardened, or sensitive (Ez 11:19). Scripture’s emphasis falls upon the heart’s evil (Gn 6:5 and throughout), as self-deceiving (Jas 1:26), deceitful (Jer 17:9), avaricious (Mt 6:19-21), lustful (Mt 5:28), arrogant (Is 9:9), impious (Acts 7:51), perverse (Ps 101:4), and impenitent (Rom 2:5). Nothing defiles a man worse than his own heart (Mk 7:18-19).

Show passage in OET: MAT 11:29

OET-RV MAT 11:29

29 You can take on my workload and learn from me, because I’m gentle and humble, and your souls will be able to relax,

OET-LV MAT 11:29

29 Take_up the yoke of_me on you_all, and learn from me, because I_am gentle and humble the in_heart:
and you_all_will_be_finding rest for_the souls of_you_all.
Show passage in OET: TH1 3:13

OET-RV TH1 3:13

13 in order to strengthen your faith and make you blameless and spotless before our father God, when our master Yeshua comes with all his holy people. May it be so.

OET-LV TH1 3:13

13 in_order that to_strengthen of_you_all the hearts, blameless in holiness before the god and father of_us, at the coming of_the master of_us, Yaʸsous, with all the holy ones of_him.
Truly.
Show passage in OET: NEH 9:8

OET-RV NEH 9:8

8 You discovered that he was sincere and faithful to you, and made an agreement with him—to give the Kena’ani (Canaanite), Hiti, Amori, Perizi, Yevusi, and the Girgashi regions to his descendants, and you have ensured that it’s all come to be because you’re righteous.

OET-LV NEH 9:8

8 And_you_found DOM heart_of_his faithful to_your_face and_you_made with_him/it the_covenant to_give DOM the_land_of the_Kənaˊₐnī the_Ḩittiy[s] the_ʼAmorī and_the_Pərizzī[s] and_the_Yəⱱūşī/(Jebusite)[s] and_the_Girgāshiy[s] to_give to_offspring_of_his and_you_fulfilled DOM words/messages_of_your if/because are_righteous you.
Show passage in OET: PSA 97:11

OET-RV PSA 97:11

11 Light comes for godly people
 ⇔ ≈ and gladness for those with honest hearts.

OET-LV PSA 97:11

11 Light is_sown for_person and_for_people_upright_of heart joy.
Show passage in OET: JAM 4:8

OET-RV JAM 4:8

8 When you all approach God, he will move closer to you. So keep your hands clean you sinners, and keep your hearts pure you who can’t make up your minds about God.

OET-LV JAM 4:8

8 Near to_ the _god, and he_will_be_nearing to_you_all.
Cleanse your_hands, sinners, and purify your_hearts, double-minded.
Show passage in OET: ACT 15:8

OET-RV ACT 15:8

8 And God who knows even people’s inner thoughts, gave them the same holy spirit that he gave us,

OET-LV ACT 15:8

8 And god the heart_knower testified to_them, having_given them the the holy spirit as also to_us,
Show passage in OET: MRK 12:30

OET-RV MRK 12:30

30 You must love Yahweh God with all your heart and all your soul, and with all your mind and all your strength.’

OET-LV MRK 12:30

30 and you_will_be_loving the_master the god of_you, with all the heart of_you, and with all the soul of_you, and with all the mind of_you, and with all the strength of_you.
Show passage in OET: PE1 1:22

OET-RV PE1 1:22

22 Since your souls have been purified by obeying the truth, now you should love each other from your hearts and without hypocrisy.

OET-LV PE1 1:22

22 Having_purified the souls of_you_all by the obedience to_the truth in unhypocritical brotherly_love earnestly love one_another out_of heart.
Show passage in OET: EZE 11:19

OET-RV EZE 11:19

19 and I’ll give them one heart, and I’ll put a new spirit in them. I’ll take the rock-hard heart out of them and give them a tender heart,

OET-LV EZE 11:19

19 And_I_will_give to/for_them a_heart one and_spirit new I_will_put in_your_inner_of_being and_I_will_remove the_heart_of (the)_stone from_flesh_of_their and_I_will_give to/for_them a_heart_of flesh.
Show passage in OET: GEN 6:5

OET-RV GEN 6:5

5 Then Yahweh saw that the humankind’s wickedness on the earth was extensive, and that every inclination of their inner thoughts was only evil all day long.

OET-LV GEN 6:5

5 And_ YHWH _he/it_saw if/because_that was_great the_evil_of the_humankind on_the_earth and_all (the)_inclination_of the_thoughts_of his/its_heart only was_evil every_of the_day.
Show passage in OET: JAM 1:26

OET-RV JAM 1:26

26 If anyone supposes that they’re religious but doesn’t guard what comes out of their mouth, then that person’s religion is only skin deep and hasn’t affected their heart.

OET-LV JAM 1:26

26 If anyone is_supposing religious to_be, not bridling the_tongue of_himself, but seducing the_heart of_him, of_this one useless is his religion.
Show passage in OET: JER 17:9

OET-RV JER 17:9

 ⇔  9 Human motives are the most deceitful of all.
 ⇔ They can’t be cured—who can determine them?

OET-LV JER 17:9

9 Is_deceitful the_heart from_all and_is_incurable it who will_he_know_it.
Show passage in OET: MAT 6:19–21

OET-RV MAT 6:19

19 “Don’t amass wealth for yourselves here on earth, where insects and corrosion destroy things, and where it can be stolen.

OET-RV MAT 6:20

20 Instead, store your wealth in heaven, where there’s no destructive insects or corrosion or thieves or scammers,

OET-RV MAT 6:21

21 because wherever your wealth is, your values will also be focused there.

OET-LV MAT 6:19

19 Be_ not _storing_up treasures on the earth for_you_all, where moth and corrosion is_destroying, and where thieves are_digging_through and are_stealing,

OET-LV MAT 6:20

20 but be_storing_up for_you_all treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor corrosion is_destroying, and where thieves are_ not _digging_through nor are_stealing.

OET-LV MAT 6:21

21 For/Because where the treasure of_you is, the heart of_you will_be there also.
Show passage in OET: ISA 9:9

OET-RV ISA 9:9

9 and all the people will know it—
 ⇔ Efrayim (Ephraim) and those who live in Shomron (Samaria).
 ⇔ With a proud and arrogant heart they’ll say,

OET-LV ISA 9:8

8  And_ the_people of_it_of_all ʼEfrayim and_the_inhabitant[s]_of Shomrōn _they_will_know with_pride and_with_greatness_of heart to_say.
Show passage in OET: ACT 7:51

OET-RV ACT 7:51

51 You stiff-necked people with uncircumcised hearts and ears! You’re always opposing the holy spirit just like your ancestors were.

OET-LV ACT 7:51

51 Stiff-necked and uncircumcised in_hearts and the ears, you_all are_ always _opposing against_the the holy spirit, as are the fathers of_you_all, you_all also.
Show passage in OET: PSA 101:4

OET-RV PSA 101:4

4 I will fight my inner perversity.
 ⇔ I refuse to take part in evil.

OET-LV PSA 101:4

4 A_heart perverse it_will_depart from_me evil not I_will_know.
Show passage in OET: ROM 2:5

OET-RV ROM 2:5

5 But it’s your hardness and failure to turn away from wrongdoing that’s causing severe anger to be stored up for God’s judgement day, when all will be revealed, including his severe anger,

OET-LV ROM 2:5

5 But concerning the hardness of_you and unrepentant heart, you_are_storing_up for_yourself severe_anger in the_day of_severe_anger and revelation the_just_judgement of_ the _god,
Show passage in OET: MRK 7:18–19

OET-RV MRK 7:18

18 “Can’t you understand something so simple,” he scolded them. “Can’t you see that anything from the outside that enters your body doesn’t make you guilty in God’s sight,

OET-RV MRK 7:19

19 because it doesn’t enter your mind but merely goes into your stomach and ends up in the toilet.” (By saying this he clearly showed that it was ok for Yehudim (Jews) to eat any food.)

OET-LV MRK 7:18

18 And he_is_saying to_them:
Are you_all thus also unintelligent?
You_all_are_ not _understanding that everything the part outside entering_in into the person is_ not _able to_defile him,

OET-LV MRK 7:19

19 because it_is_ not _entering_in into the heart of_him but into the belly, and it_is_going_out into the latrine?
(Purifying all the foods.
)

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Yet out of the heart can come good (Lk 6:45; 8:15). Even when frustrated by circumstances or by fear, the heart’s good intention remains good; its evil intent, bad (1 Kgs 8:18; Mt 5:28).

Show passage in OET: LUK 6:45

OET-RV LUK 6:45

45 A good person produces good deeds as a result of all the good things inside them, and an evil person produces evil actions as a result of the evil inside, because what comes out of your mouth originates in your mind.

OET-LV LUK 6:45

45 The good person is_bringing_forth the good out_of the good treasure of_the heart of_him, and the evil person is_bringing_forth the evil out_of the evil.
For/Because the mouth of_him is_speaking out_of.
the_excess.
of_the_heart.
Show passage in OET: LUK 8:15

OET-RV LUK 8:15

15 But the seeds in the good soil are those good people with good hearts and after hearing the message, they follow it, and produce fruit from their endurance.

OET-LV LUK 8:15

15 But the seed in the good soil, these are the_ones who in a_heart good and good, having_heard the message are_keeping it, and are_bearing_fruit by endurance.
Show passage in OET: KI1 8:18

OET-RV KI1 8:18

18 However, Yahweh told him that it was good that he wanted to build a temple for him,

OET-LV KI1 8:18

18 And_ YHWH _he/it_said to Dāvid father_of_my because that it_was with heart_of_your to_build a_house for_name_of_my you_did_well that/for/because/then/when it_was with heart_of_your.

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Being so complex, a person’s heart is sadly divided, and Scripture often extols a perfect, whole, true (i.e., united) heart (Gn 20:5; Ps 86:11; Acts 8:37). The “heart” signifies the total inner self, a person’s hidden core of being (1 Pt 3:4), with which one communes, which one “pours out” in prayer, words, and deeds (Ps 62:8; Mt 15:18-19). It is the genuine self, distinguished from appearance, public position, and physical presence (1 Sm 16:7; 2 Cor 5:12; 1 Thes 2:17). And this “heart-self” has its own nature, character, and disposition (Dn 4:16; 7:4, KJB; cf. Mt 12:33-37).

Show passage in OET: GEN 20:5

OET-RV GEN 20:5

5 Didn’t Avraham himself tell me that she was his sister? And she herself also said that he was her brother. I did this with a clear conscience and with clean hands.”

OET-LV GEN 20:5

5 Not he did_he_say to_me sister_of_is_my she and_she also she she_said my_brother/kindred he in_the_integrity_of my_heart_of_my and_in_the_innocence_of my_palms_of_my I_have_done this.
Show passage in OET: PSA 86:11

OET-RV PSA 86:11

11 Teach me your ways, Yahweh, then I’ll walk in your truth.
 ⇔ Give me an undivided heart to revere you.

OET-LV PSA 86:11

11 Teach_me Oh_YHWH way_of_your I_will_walk in_truth_of_your unite heart_of_my to_fear name_of_your.
Show passage in OET: ACT 8:37

OET-RV ACT 8:37

37 ◘

OET-LV ACT 8:37

37 
Show passage in OET: PE1 3:4

OET-RV PE1 3:4

4 but on the inner person with a gentle and quiet spirit that’s indestructible and which God considers precious.

OET-LV PE1 3:4

4 but the hidden person of_the heart, in the indestructible beauty of_the gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious before the god.
Show passage in OET: PSA 62:8

OET-RV PSA 62:8

8 Trust him at all times, you people.
 ⇔ Tell him all your troubles.
 ⇔ God is a place where we can be protected. (Instrumental break.)

OET-LV PSA 62:9

9  Trust in_him/it at_every_of time Oh_people pour_out before_him heart_of_your(pl) god is_a_refuge to/for_ourselves Şelāh.
Show passage in OET: MAT 15:18–19

OET-RV MAT 15:18

18 But the things that come out of your mouth are coming from your mind, and that’s what defiles a person.

OET-RV MAT 15:19

19 ⇔After all, lust, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, stealing, falsely accusing, and slander, these all come out of the mind.

OET-LV MAT 15:18

18 But the things going_out out_of the mouth, is_coming_out out_of the heart, and_those is_defiling the person.

OET-LV MAT 15:19

19 For/Because out_of the heart are_coming_out evil speculations, murders, adulteries, sexual_immorality, thefts, false_witnesses, slander.
Show passage in OET: SA1 16:7

OET-RV SA1 16:7

7 But Yahweh told him, “Don’t look at his height or outward appearance, because I’ve rejected him. Because it isn’t what a person sees with their eyes, but Yahweh sees their motives and values.”

OET-LV SA1 16:7

7 And_ YHWH _he/it_said to Shəmūʼēl do_not look to appearance_of_his and_near/to the_height_of his_stature_of_his if/because I_have_rejected_him if/because not that_which the_humankind he_sees if/because the_humankind he_sees to_eyes and_YHWH he_sees to_heart.
Show passage in OET: CO2 5:12

OET-RV CO2 5:12

12 Again, we’re not trying to promote ourselves to you, but we’re giving you all an opportunity to take pride in us, so that you can respond to those who take pride in outside appearances rather than in what’s in the heart.

OET-LV CO2 5:12

12 Not again ourselves we_are_commending to_you_all, but opportunity giving to_you_all of_boast for us, in_order_that you_all_may_be_having toward the ones in appearance boasting, and not in the_heart.
Show passage in OET: TH1 2:17

OET-RV TH1 2:17

17 But we, brothers and sisters, have been cut off from you for a while, but only physically and not in our hearts, in fact we long to see you even more.

OET-LV TH1 2:17

17 But we, brothers, having_been_orphaned of you_all, because/for the_time of_an_hour, in_face not in_heart, more_abundantly we_were_earnest the face of_you_all to_see with great desire.
Show passage in OET: DAN 4:16

OET-RV DAN 4:16

16 Let his mind be changed from a man to an animal as seven periods pass over him.

OET-LV DAN 4:13

13  Heart_of_its away_from humankind let_it_be_changed and_the_heart_of an_animal let_it_be_given to_him/it and_seven times let_them_pass over_it.
Show passage in OET: DAN 7:4

OET-RV DAN 7:4

OET-LV DAN 7:4

4 The_first was_like_a_lion and_wings of an_eagle were_to_it seeing I_was until that wings_of_its they_were_plucked_off and_it_was_lifted away_from the_earth and_on two_feet like_a_human it_was_made_to_stand and_a_heart_of a_human it_was_given to_it.
Show passage in OET: MAT 12:33–37

OET-RV MAT 12:33

33 “Either make both the tree and its fruit good, or make them both bad, because a tree is known by its fruit.

OET-RV MAT 12:34

34 You brood of snakes! You’re evil inside, so why do you think you can say anything that’s good? After all, your mouths speak out of what’s plentiful in your hearts.

OET-RV MAT 12:35

35 A good person produces good words out of their store of goodness, and an evil person produces evil words out of their store of evil.

OET-RV MAT 12:36

36 “But I’m telling you that people will have to give an account on judgement day for every worthless sentence they’ve spoken,

OET-RV MAT 12:37

37 because you’ll be either be convicted, or be declared guiltless, by the things that you yourself have said.”

OET-LV MAT 12:33

33 Either make the tree good and the fruit of_it good, or make the tree bad and the fruit of_it bad, because/for the tree is_being_known by the fruit.

OET-LV MAT 12:34

34 Brood of_vipers, being evil how are_you_all_being_able to_be_speaking good things?
For/Because the mouth is_speaking out_of the excess of_the heart.

OET-LV MAT 12:35

35 The good person is_sending_forth good out_of his good treasure, and the evil person is_sending_forth evil out_of his evil treasure.

OET-LV MAT 12:36

36 But I_am_saying to_you_all that every idle message that the people will_be_speaking, they_will_be_giving_back an_account for it in day of_judgement.

OET-LV MAT 12:37

37 For/Because you_will_be_being_justified by the messages of_you, and you_will_be_being_convicted by the messages of_you.

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The Spiritual Heart

The heart is especially important in biblical religion. The mystery of the hidden self is fully known to God and to Christ (Jer 17:10; Lk 9:47; Rom 8:27), and the heart is the seat of our knowledge of God (2 Cor 4:6). The state of heart governs the vision of God (Mt 5:8); from the heart one speaks to God (Ps 27:8); the heart is the locus of divine indwelling (2 Cor 1:22; Gal 4:6; Eph 3:17).

Show passage in OET: JER 17:10

OET-RV JER 17:10

10 I am Yahweh who searches the mind.
 ⇔ I test the motives.
 ⇔ I give to everyone according to the results of their actions.

OET-LV JER 17:10

10 I YHWH am_searching the_heart I_am_testing the_kidneys (and)_to_give to_everyone his_ways to_the_fruit_of his_deeds_of_his.
Show passage in OET: LUK 9:47

OET-RV LUK 9:47

47 But Yeshua (Jesus; Grk. Yesus) knew what was going on, so he took a young child and stood the child there next to him

OET-LV LUK 9:47

47 But the Yaʸsous having_known the speculation of_the heart of_them, having_taken_hold_of a_little_child, stood it by himself,
Show passage in OET: ROM 8:27

OET-RV ROM 8:27

27 The one who searches our hearts knows the mindset of the spirit, because the spirit intercedes for the believers as God desires.

OET-LV ROM 8:27

27 And the one searching our hearts has_known what is the mindset of_the spirit, because according_to god, it_is_pleading for the_holy ones.
Show passage in OET: CO2 4:6

OET-RV CO2 4:6

6 because the god who said, ‘Light will be shining out of the darkness’, shined in our hearts so that we could experience God’s greatness in the face of Yeshua Messiah.

OET-LV CO2 4:6

6 Because the god which having_said:
Out_of darkness light will_be_shining, who shined in the hearts of_us, because/for enlightenment of_the knowledge of_the glory of_ the _god in the_face of_Yaʸsous chosen_one/messiah.
Show passage in OET: MAT 5:8

OET-RV MAT 5:8

8 “Those who have pure hearts are blessed, because they’ll see God.

OET-LV MAT 5:8

8 Blessed are the pure the in_heart, because they will_be_seeing the god.
Show passage in OET: PSA 27:8

OET-RV PSA 27:8

8 My gut feelings tell me that I should follow you,
 ⇔ so I’ll strive to relate to you, Yahweh.

OET-LV PSA 27:8

8 To/for_yourself(m) heart_of_my it_has_said seek face_of_my DOM face_of_your Oh_YHWH I_will_seek.
Show passage in OET: CO2 1:22

OET-RV CO2 1:22

22 and God also places his seal on us and places his spirit in our hearts.

OET-LV CO2 1:22

22 who also having_sealed us and having_given the deposit of_the spirit in the hearts of_us.
Show passage in OET: GAL 4:6

OET-RV GAL 4:6

6 So because you’re now children, God sent his son’s spirit down into our hearts as we call out, ‘Father, father.’

OET-LV GAL 4:6

6 And because you_all_are sons, the god sent_away the spirit of_the son of_him into the hearts of_us crying_out:
father, the father.
Show passage in OET: EPH 3:17

OET-RV EPH 3:17

17 Through your faith, the messiah can live in your hearts so that love will become your root and foundation

OET-LV EPH 3:17

17 to_dwell_in the chosen_one/messiah through the faith in the hearts of_you_all in love, having_been_rooted and having_been_established,

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On the other hand, moral evil in the heart is seen in biblical perspective as sin against God. Senseless hearts are darkened, often secretly idolatrous, far from God, “not right” before God (Dt 29:18-19; Mt 15:8; Acts 8:21; Rom 1:21). Yet the Lord will not despise a broken, contrite heart (Ps 51:17). When one’s heart is turned toward God, he promises to make it sensitive to divine things, renewed and purified (Dt 4:29; 2 Kgs 23:25; Ps 51:10; Jl 2:13; Ez 36:25-27). God’s law shall then be written on the heart as the inward guide and incentive (Jer 31:33; Heb 8:10; cf. 2 Cor 3:2-3).

Show passage in OET: DEU 29:18–19

OET-RV DEU 29:18

18 If there happens to be a man or woman, or clan or tribe, whose loyalty is turning away today from your god Yahweh and to go and serve those gods in those other nations, i.e., if there’s a bitter or poisonous root among you all,

OET-RV DEU 29:19

19 and if they hear the words of this curse, then they’ll think to themselves, ‘We’ll have peace, even though our minds are fixed on where we’re going,’ so that the good and the bad are carried along together,

OET-LV DEU 29:17

17  Lest there_be among_you(pl) a_man or a_woman or a_clan or a_tribe who heart_of_his is_turning_away the_day from_with YHWH god_of_our to_go to_serve DOM the_gods_of the_nations the_those lest there_be among_you(pl) a_root bearing_fruit poison and_wormwood.

OET-LV DEU 29:18

18  And_it_was when_hears_he DOM the_words/messages_of the_oath (the)_this and_he_will_bless_himself in_heart_of_his to_say peace it_will_belong to/for_me if/because in_the_stubbornness_of my_own_heart_of_my I_walk so_as to_sweep_away the_watered_ground with the_thirsty_ground.
Show passage in OET: MAT 15:8

OET-RV MAT 15:8

8 ‘These people honour me with their lips,
 ⇔ But their hearts are far away from me.

OET-LV MAT 15:8

8 - This people is_honouring me the lips, and the heart of_them is_being_away far_away from me.
Show passage in OET: ACT 8:21

OET-RV ACT 8:21

21 There’s no role for you here and no part for you in our work because your heart isn’t right with God.

OET-LV ACT 8:21

21 There_is no portion nor allotment to_you in the this matter.
For/Because the heart of_you not is right before the god.
Show passage in OET: ROM 1:21

OET-RV ROM 1:21

21 Even though they know about God, they didn’t honour or thank him, but their theories made them incompetent and their minds turned from perception towards darkness.

OET-LV ROM 1:21

21 Because having_known the god, not as god they_glorified or they_gave_thanks, but they_were_made_useless in the speculations of_them, and was_darkened the unintelligent of_them heart.
Show passage in OET: PSA 51:17

OET-RV PSA 51:17

17 The sacrifices that God wants are a broken spirit—
 ⇔ ≈ a humbled and repentant heart won’t be despised by you, God.

OET-LV PSA 51:19

19  The_sacrifices_of god are_a_spirit_of broken a_heart broken and_crushed Oh_god not you_despise.
Show passage in OET: DEU 4:29

OET-RV DEU 4:29

29 From there you’ll search for your god Yahweh, and you’ll find him when you search for him with determination and total sincerity.

OET-LV DEU 4:29

29 And_you(pl)_will_seek from_there DOM YHWH god_of_your and_you_will_find_him if/because you_will_seek_him in_all heart_of_your and_on/over_all being_of_your.
Show passage in OET: KI2 23:25

OET-RV KI2 23:25

25 No other king had been like Yoshiyah who’d led the people back to obeying Yahweh—following Mosheh’s (Moses) written instructions with all his heart and all his spirit and all his energy. What’s more, there’s never been a king like him since then either.

OET-LV KI2 23:25

25 And_like_him not he_had_been before_him a_king who he_turned_back to YHWH in_all heart_of_his and_on/over_all being_of_his and_on/over_all strength_of_his according_to_all_of the_law_of Mosheh and_after_him not he_arose like_him.
Show passage in OET: PSA 51:10

OET-RV PSA 51:10

10 Create a clean heart in me, God,
 ⇔ ≈ and renew an unwavering spirit within me.

OET-LV PSA 51:12

12  A_heart pure create to_me Oh_god and_spirit steadfast renew in_my_inner_of_being.
Show passage in OET: JOL 2:13

OET-RV JOL 2:13

13 Yes, tear your hearts and not your clothes,
 ⇔ and return to your god Yahweh,
 ⇔ because he’s gracious and merciful,
 ⇔ slow to get angry, but displaying loyal commitment,
 ⇔ and relenting from sending disaster.

OET-LV JOL 2:13

13 And_tear heart_of_your(pl) and_not garments_of_your(pl) and_return to YHWH god_of_your(pl) if/because is_gracious and_compassionate he he_is_long_of anger(s) and_great_of covenant_loyalty and_he_is_relenting on (the)_harm.
Show passage in OET: EZE 36:25–27

OET-RV EZE 36:25

25 Then I’ll sprinkle pure water on you so you’ll be cleaned from all of your impurities, and I’ll purify you from all your idols.

OET-RV EZE 36:26

26 I’ll give you people a new heart and a new spirit in your innermost parts, and I’ll take the stony heart away from your bodies and replace it with a heart of flesh.

OET-RV EZE 36:27

27 I’ll put my spirit in you and enable you Israelis to follow my instructions and keep my regulations.

OET-LV EZE 36:25

25 And_I_will_sprinkle on_you(pl) water pure and_you(pl)_will_be_pure from_all uncleanness(es)_of_your(pl) and_from_all_of idols_of_your(pl) I_will_purify you(pl).

OET-LV EZE 36:26

26 And_I_will_give to/for_you(pl) a_heart new and_spirit new I_will_put in_your_inner_of_being and_I_will_remove DOM the_heart_of (the)_stone from_flesh_of_your(pl) and_I_will_give to/for_you(pl) a_heart_of flesh.

OET-LV EZE 36:27

27 And_DOM my_breath/wind/spirit I_will_put in_your_inner_of_being and_I_will_bring_about DOM which/who in_regulations_of_my you(pl)_will_walk and_judgements_of_my you(pl)_will_keep and_you(pl)_will_do_them.
Show passage in OET: JER 31:33

OET-RV JER 31:33

33 Yes, Yahweh declares that this is the agreement that I’ll make with the Israeli people after that time: I’ll put my law inside them—writing it on their heart, and I will be their god, and they will be a people for me.

OET-LV JER 31:33

33 If/because this is_the_covenant which I_will_make with the_house_of Yisrāʼēl/(Israel) after the_days the_those the_utterance_of YHWH I_will_put DOM law_of_my in_their_inner_of_being and_on heart_of_their I_will_write_it and_I_will_be to/for_them (into)_god and_they they_will_become to_me (into)_a_people.
Show passage in OET: HEB 8:10

OET-RV HEB 8:10

10 So this is the agreement that I make with Yisrael after those times, says Yahweh,
 ⇔ putting my laws into their minds and writing them onto their hearts,
 ⇔ and I will be their God and they will be my people.

OET-LV HEB 8:10

10 Because this is the covenant, which I_will_be_covenanting with_the house of_Israaʸl/(Yisrāʼēl) after the days those, is_saying the_master, giving laws of_me into the mind of_them, and on the_hearts of_them I_will_be_inscribing them, and I_will_be to_them for god, and they will_be to_me for people.
Show passage in OET: CO2 3:2–3

OET-RV CO2 3:2

2 It’s all of you who are our references, and having been written in our hearts, it’s known about and being read by all people.

OET-RV CO2 3:3

3 It shows that you who were served by us, are now Messiah’s letter that wasn’t written with ink but with God’s living spirit—not written on stone tablets but on people’s hearts.

OET-LV CO2 3:2

2 The letter of_us you_all are, having_been_inscribed in the hearts of_us, being_known and being_read by all people,

OET-LV CO2 3:3

3 being_revealed that you_all_are a_letter of_chosen_one/messiah, having_been_served by us, having_been_inscribed not in_ink, but with_the_spirit of_god the_living, not on tablets stone, but on tablets of_hearts fleshy.

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In Christian terms, such transformation involves believing the gospel from the “honest and good heart” that provides fruitful soil for the Word of God (Lk 8:15; Rom 10:9). The true heart draws near to God, loves him with all its intellect, feeling, and will (Lk 10:27; Heb 10:22). Then God gives strength, reward, renewal, grace, peace, and joy to the heart (Ps 73:26; Is 57:15; Acts 2:46; Phil 4:7; Heb 13:9). So the ancient ideal becomes possible again, that of being “a man after God’s own heart” (1 Sm 13:14; Acts 13:22).

Show passage in OET: ROM 10:9

OET-RV ROM 10:9

9 That if you speak out and acknowledge that Yeshua (Jesus; Grk. Yesus) is Yahweh, and you believe in your heart that God brought him back to life from the dead, you will be rescued,

OET-LV ROM 10:9

9 That if you_may_confess with the mouth of_you:
master Yaʸsous/(Yəhōshūˊa), and you_may_believe in the heart of_you that the god him raised from the_dead, you_will_be_being_saved.
Show passage in OET: LUK 10:27

OET-RV LUK 10:27

27 “You must love your God Yahweh with all your heart and all your soul, and all your strength and all your mind,” he replied. “Also, you must love your neighbour as yourself.”

OET-LV LUK 10:27

27 And he answering said:
You_will_be_loving the_master the god of_you, with all the_heart of_you, and with all the soul of_you, and with all the strength of_you, and with all the mind of_you, and:
The neighbour of_you as yourself.
Show passage in OET: HEB 10:22

OET-RV HEB 10:22

22 we can approach God with sincere hearts in full assurance due to our faith, having our hearts sprinkled to clean us from our guilty consciences and with our bodies having been washed in clean water.

OET-LV HEB 10:22

22 we_may_be_approaching with a_true heart in full_assurance of_faith, having_been_sprinkled our hearts from a_conscience evil, and having_been_washed our body in_water pure.
Show passage in OET: PSA 73:26

OET-RV PSA 73:26

26 My muscles and my heart fail,
 ⇔ but God is the strength of my heart and my fulfilment forever.

OET-LV PSA 73:26

26 Flesh_of_my and_heart_of_my it_had_come_to_an_end is_the_rock_of my_heart_of_my and_portion_of_my god forever_perpetuity.
Show passage in OET: ISA 57:15

OET-RV ISA 57:15

 ¶  15 The one who’s high and honoured, who lives forever and whose name is holy, says:
 ⇔ I live in a place that’s holy and up high,
 ⇔ but also with the oppressed person and with the humble person,
 ⇔ → to restore the spirit of the humble and to encourage those who feel crushed.

OET-LV ISA 57:15

15 If/because thus the_one_who_is_high and_the_one_who_is_exalted who_dwells perpetuity and_is_holy his/its_name he_says a_high_place and_a_holy_place I_dwell and_DOM a_person_crushed and_a_person_lowly_of spirit to_restore the_spirit_of lowly_people and_to_restore the_heart_of those_who_are_crushed.
Show passage in OET: ACT 2:46

OET-RV ACT 2:46

46 Each day they worshipped together at the temple and also went to various homes to break bread together. They talked about Yeshua (Jesus; Grk. Yesus) at their mealtimes without sophistication,

OET-LV ACT 2:46

46 And in_every day persevering with_one_accord in the temple, and breaking bread in_every house, they_were_partaking of_food with exultation and simplicity of_heart,
Show passage in OET: PHP 4:7

OET-RV PHP 4:7

7 Then God’s peace which is above human understanding will guard your hearts and your thinking in Messiah Yeshua (Jesus; Grk. Yesus).

OET-LV PHP 4:7

7 And the peace of_ the _god which being_above all mind, will_be_guarding the hearts of_you_all and the thinking of_you_all in chosen_one/messiah Yaʸsous/(Yəhōshūˊa).
Show passage in OET: HEB 13:9

OET-RV HEB 13:9

9 Don’t be carried away by all sorts of new and novel teachings—God’s grace strengthens your faith, but beware of other teachings which won’t strengthen you all because the teachers don’t even practise what they preach.

OET-LV HEB 13:9

9 By_teachings various and strange, not be_being_carried_away, because/for good it_is by_grace to_be_being_confirmed the heart, not with_foods, in which not were_benefitted the ones walking.
Show passage in OET: SA1 13:14

OET-RV SA1 13:14

14 But now your kingdom won’t survive. Yahweh has found a man who’s loyal to him and he’s commanded that man to lead his people, because you haven’t obeyed him.

OET-LV SA1 13:14

14 And_now kingdom_of_your not it_will_endure YHWH he_has_sought to_him/it a_man according_to_of_his_own_heart and_he_has_appointed_him YHWH to_ruler over people_of_his if/because not you_have_kept DOM that_which he_commanded_you YHWH.
Show passage in OET: ACT 13:22

OET-RV ACT 13:22

22 After Sha’ul was removed, God chose David to be their king—the man of whom he said, ‘I found David the son of Yishay (Jesse), a man who wants to obey me and do everything I ask.’

OET-LV ACT 13:22

22 And having_removed him, he_raised the Dawid/(Dāvid) to_them for a_king, to_whom also he_spoke having_testified:
I_found Dawid the son of_ the _Yessai/(Yishay):
a_man according_to the heart of_me, who will_be_doing all the wills of_me.

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