@tarah007: Hebrews 4:12 Commentary The Purpose of the Cut In the context of the book of Hebrews, this isn't meant to be purely destructive or cruel. Instead, it is diagnostic. Just as a surgeon cuts deep to remove a sickness or heal a wound, the "cut" of scripture confronts hidden pride, deceit, or stubbornness so a person can deal with it honestly before God and find true spiritual rest.