Reference: Reins
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Or KIDNEYS. The Hebrews often make the reins the seat of the affections, and ascribe to them knowledge, joy, pain, pleasure; hence in Scripture it is said that God searches the heart and tries the reins.
Easton
the kidneys, the supposed seat of the desires and affections; used metaphorically for "heart." The "reins" and the "heart" are often mentioned together, as denoting the whole moral constitution of man (Ps 7:9; 16:7; 26:2; 139:13; Jer 17:10, etc.).
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Let the evil of the wicked come to an end, but establish the righteous. The One who examines the thoughts and emotions is a righteous God.
I will praise the Lord who counsels me- even at night my conscience instructs me.
Test me, Lord, and try me; examine my heart and mind.
For it was You who created my inward parts; You knit me together in my mother's womb.
I, the Lord, examine the mind, I test the heart to give to each according to his way, according to what his actions deserve.
Fausets
kelayot. The "kidneys"; the supposed seat of the desires and affections (Ps 7:9; 26:2; Jer 11:20; 17:10; Job 19:27). For "the loins" (halatsaim), Isa 11:5.
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I will see Him myself; my eyes will look at [Him], and not as a stranger. My heart longs within me.
Let the evil of the wicked come to an end, but establish the righteous. The One who examines the thoughts and emotions is a righteous God.
Test me, Lord, and try me; examine my heart and mind.
Righteousness and faithfulness will be a belt around His waist.
But, Lord of Hosts, who judges righteously, who tests heart and mind, let me see Your vengeance on them, for I have presented my case to You.
I, the Lord, examine the mind, I test the heart to give to each according to his way, according to what his actions deserve.
Hastings
Morish
The kidneys, used symbolically for the inward thoughts and feelings. Ps 7:9; 16:7; 26:2; 139:13; Pr 23:16; Jer 12:2; 17:10; 20:12; La 3:13; Re 2:23. The word translated 'reins' in Isa 11:5 is elsewhere translated 'loins.'
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Let the evil of the wicked come to an end, but establish the righteous. The One who examines the thoughts and emotions is a righteous God.
I will praise the Lord who counsels me- even at night my conscience instructs me.
Test me, Lord, and try me; examine my heart and mind.
For it was You who created my inward parts; You knit me together in my mother's womb.
My innermost being will cheer when your lips say what is right.
Righteousness and faithfulness will be a belt around His waist.
You planted them, and they have taken root. They have grown and produced fruit. You are ever on their lips, but far from their conscience.
I, the Lord, examine the mind, I test the heart to give to each according to his way, according to what his actions deserve.
Lord of Hosts, testing the righteous and seeing the heart and mind, let me see Your vengeance on them, for I have presented my case to You.
I will kill her children with the plague. Then all the churches will know that I am the One who examines minds and hearts, and I will give to each of you according to your works.
Smith
(i.e. kidneys). In the ancient system of physiology the kidneys were believed to be the seat of desire and longing, which accounts for their often being coupled with the heart.
Ps 7:9; 26:2; Jer 11:20; 17:10
, etc.
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Let the evil of the wicked come to an end, but establish the righteous. The One who examines the thoughts and emotions is a righteous God.
Test me, Lord, and try me; examine my heart and mind.
But, Lord of Hosts, who judges righteously, who tests heart and mind, let me see Your vengeance on them, for I have presented my case to You.
I, the Lord, examine the mind, I test the heart to give to each according to his way, according to what his actions deserve.