Bible Dictionary

Heart

the muscular organ that pumps blood through the body; also the center of thought, emotion, or intention

Quick Reference

Total Entries

116

Entry Position

52 of 116

Letter

H

Meaning

the muscular organ that pumps blood through the body; also the center of thought, emotion, or intention

Key Scriptures

  • Proverbs 4:23
  • Psalm 51:10
  • Jeremiah 17:9
  • Matthew 15:18

Also Called

inner heart

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Basic Meaning

The heart is the organ that circulates blood through the body and is also commonly used to describe the center of thought, emotion, desire, or intention.


Biblical Usage

The word heart appears throughout Scripture in both its physical sense and as a description of a person’s inner thoughts, desires, or intentions.


  • Mind
  • Soul
  • Spirit

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Scriptures

  • Proverbs 4:23
  • Psalm 51:10
  • Jeremiah 17:9
  • Matthew 15:18

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