Verse 27

The spirit of a person is the lamp of the Lord, searching their inmost being.

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  • 1 Cor 2:11 : 11 For who knows a person's thoughts except the spirit of that person that is within him? In the same way, no one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God.
  • 2 Cor 4:2-6 : 2 Instead, we have renounced secret and shameful ways. We do not act deceitfully or distort the word of God, but by revealing the truth, we commend ourselves to everyone's conscience in the sight of God. 3 Even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing. 4 In their case, the god of this age has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel that displays the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. 5 For we do not preach ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus' sake. 6 For God, who said, 'Let light shine out of darkness,' has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of God's glory displayed in the face of Jesus Christ.
  • Heb 4:12-13 : 12 For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any double-edged sword. It penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. 13 Nothing in all creation is hidden from His sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of Him to whom we must give an account.
  • Prov 20:30 : 30 Blows that wound cleanse away evil; they purge the innermost being.
  • Rom 2:15 : 15 They demonstrate the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and their thoughts alternately accusing or even defending them.
  • Gen 2:7 : 7 Then the LORD God formed the man from the dust of the ground, breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being.
  • Job 32:8 : 8 But it is the spirit in a person, the breath of the Almighty, that gives understanding.
  • 1 John 3:19-21 : 19 By this we will know that we belong to the truth and will reassure our hearts in His presence. 20 For whenever our heart condemns us, God is greater than our heart and knows all things. 21 Beloved, if our heart does not condemn us, we have confidence before God.