12 For God’s word is alive and effective, sharper than any twin-edged sword, so penetrating it separates life and breath,4:12. Greek "psuche" and "pneuma," sometimes translated "soul" and "spirit," though it is hard to understand the meaning since in common thought there is no difference between "soul" and "spirit." The translation of "life" and "breath" is employed since it is considered that this better expresses the original thought. bone joints and their marrow, judging the thoughts and intentions of the mind. 13 No living being is hidden from his sight; everything is exposed and visible to the one we’re accountable to.