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Reins

From: Boyd's Bible Dictionary: R

By: James P. Boyd

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(kidneys). Once believed to be the seat of emotions; hence coupled with the heart (Psa. 7:9; 16:7⁹Oh let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end; but establish the just: for the righteous God trieth the hearts and reins. (Psalm 7:9)
⁷I will bless the Lord, who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night seasons. (Psalm 16:7); Jer. 17:10; 20:12¹⁰I the Lord search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings. (Jeremiah 17:10)
¹²But, O Lord of hosts, that triest the righteous, and seest the reins and the heart, let me see thy vengeance on them: for unto thee have I opened my cause. (Jeremiah 20:12)).

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