6. In what other sense is the word “soul” used in the Bible? Genesis 34:3, 8. Consider Matthew 22:37.
Compiler’s note: More than thirty times the Bible pairs the word “soul” with the word “heart”. For example, Deuteronomy 4:29; Joshua 22:5; 1 Kings 2:4; 1 Chronicles 22:19; Acts 4:32.
NOTE: ‘The Hebrew word, “nephesh” of the Old Testament, occurs about seven hundred times, and is rendered “soul” four hundred and seventy-three times; “life” and “living” about one hundred and fifty; and the same word is also rendered a man, a person, self, they, me, him, anyone, breath, heart, mind, appetite, the body, (dead or alive,) lust, creature, and even a beast; for it is twenty-eight times applied to beasts and to every creeping thing.’ James White: Review & Herald, September 12, 1854.
7. What is another example of the words “soul” and “heart” being paired together? Acts 4:32.
NOTE: ‘No longer were they a collection of independent units or discordant, conflicting elements. No longer were their hopes set on worldly greatness. They were of “one accord,” “of one heart and of one soul.” Acts 2:46; 4:32. Christ filled their thoughts; the advancement of His kingdom was their aim. In mind and character, they had become like their Master, and men “took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.” Acts 4:13.’ Acts of the Apostles, page 45.