Reins (Easton)

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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 ( Psalm 7:9 ; 16:7 ; 26:2 ; 139:13 ; Jeremiah 17:10 , etc.).

Source

• part_of source-manifest/easton — Easton's Bible Dictionary (PD)