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discerner

Meaning of “discerner”

One that distinguishes, judges, or perceives the true character of something.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
1 occurrence1 verse1 bookKJV PCE

First occurrence: Hebrews 4:12

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Hebrews 4:12
For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
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The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Hebrews 4:12 · retained source text

For the word of God is quicke and powerfull, and sharper then any two edged sword, pearcing euen to the diuiding asunder of soule and spirit, and of the ioynts and marrowe, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

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Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

One who discerns; one who sees, distinguishes, or judges.

Webster 1828 facsimile, volume 1, leaf 592