Heart, human

A vital bodily organ. The word also refers to anything that is central or essential, such as the inner life of a person.

The heart as a vital bodily organ

2 Kings 9:24 See also Exodus 28:29–30; 2 Samuel 18:14; Habakkuk 3:16

Then Jehu drew his bow and shot Joram between the shoulders. The arrow pierced his heart, and he slumped down in his chariot.

The heart as a central position

Psalm 46:2 See also Exodus 15:8; Deuteronomy 11:3; Ezekiel 27:26; Jonah 2:3

Therefore we will not fear, though the earth is transformed and the mountains are toppled into the depths of the seas,

The heart as the inner person

The intellect

Luke 2:19 See also Genesis 6:5; 1KI 2:441KI 1 Kings 3:9, 1 Kings 3:12, 1 Kings 10:24 Job 22:22; Proverbs 14:30, Proverbs 14:33PRO Proverbs 16:1, Proverbs 16:9, Proverbs 19:21, Proverbs 20:5, Proverbs 24:2

But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.

The desires

Matthew 6:21 Genesis 34:3, Genesis 34:8; Deuteronomy 17:17; Job 31:9; Matthew 5:28; Numbers 15:39; 1 Chronicles 29:18; Job 19:27; John 5:42; Job 17:11; Psalm 62:10 the love of riches; Luke 12:29

For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

The emotions

Fear and anxiety: Genesis 42:28; Deuteronomy 1:28, Deuteronomy 28:65; Joshua 2:11; 1 Samuel 4:13, 1 Samuel 17:32, 1 Samuel 25:37; Psalm 18:45; Proverbs 12:25; Isaiah 13:7, Isaiah 19:3, Isaiah 21:4; Leviticus 26:36; Deuteronomy 28:67; Joshua 7:5; 1 Samuel 28:5; Deuteronomy 28:65; Ecclesiastes 2:20; Nehemiah 2:2; Psalm 22:14, Psalm 55:4; Proverbs 15:13; Psalm 104:15; Proverbs 15:13, Proverbs 15:15, Proverbs 17:22, Proverbs 27:9, Proverbs 27:11; Ecclesiastes 2:8, Ecclesiastes 2:10, Ecclesiastes 5:20; Song of Solomon 3:11; Acts 14:17; Proverbs 13:12; Matthew 9:2, Matthew 9:22; John 14:1, John 16:33

The will

2 Chronicles 29:31 See also Exodus 25:2; Deuteronomy 29:18; 1 Samuel 10:26; 2 Chronicles 36:22 parallel Ezra 1:1; Ezra 7:27; Nehemiah 4:6; Psalm 84:5

Then Hezekiah said, “Now that you have consecrated yourselves to the LORD, come near and bring sacrifices and thank offerings to the house of the LORD.” So the assembly brought sacrifices and thank offerings, and all whose hearts were willing brought burnt offerings.

Affection

2 Samuel 14:1 See also Exodus 4:14; 1 Samuel 14:7; Song of Solomon 3:1–4, Song of Solomon 4:9, Song of Solomon 5:4

Now Joab son of Zeruiah perceived that the king’s heart longed for Absalom.