kritikos describes the word of God as able to discern the heart’s reflections and thoughts.

The attested use describes discerning scrutiny directed toward “the reflections and thoughts of the heart” in Hebrews 4:12.

1. Discerning the heart’s inner thoughts · dominant

   In Hebrews 4:12, κριτικὸς is a nominative singular masculine adjective in the clause describing the word of God; the APB renders the clause as “discerning of the reflections and thoughts of the heart.”

   Hebrews 4:12

In the Anselm Project Bible: In Hebrews 4:12 the APB presents the clause as “discerning of the reflections and thoughts of the heart.” This wording confirms the clause’s overall portrayal rather than isolating a precise English equivalent.