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Rom. 8:26 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Likewise
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
de (Greek #1161)
but, and, etc.
KJV usage: also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
Pronounce: deh
Origin: a primary particle (adversative or continuative)
hosautos (Greek #5615)
as thus, i.e. in the same way
KJV usage: even so, likewise, after the same (in like) manner.
Pronounce: ho-sow'-toce
Origin: from 5613 and an adverb from 846
the Spirit
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
pneuma (Greek #4151)
a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, mental disposition, etc., or (superhuman) an angel, demon, or (divine) God, Christ's spirit, the Holy Spirit
KJV usage: ghost, life, spirit(-ual, -ually), mind. Compare 5590.
Pronounce: pnyoo'-mah
Origin: from 4154
also
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
helpeth
sunantilambanomai (Greek #4878)
to take hold of opposite together, i.e. co-operate (assist)
KJV usage: help.
Pronounce: soon-an-tee-lam-ban'-om-ahee
Origin: from 4862 and 482
our
hemon (Greek #2257)
of (or from) us
KJV usage: our (company), us, we.
Pronounce: hay-mone'
Origin: genitive case plural of 1473
infirmities
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
astheneia (Greek #769)
feebleness (of mind or body); by implication, malady; morally, frailty
KJV usage: disease, infirmity, sickness, weakness.
Pronounce: as-then'-i-ah
Origin: from 772
: for
gar (Greek #1063)
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
KJV usage: and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.
Pronounce: gar
Origin: a primary particle
we know
eido (Greek #1492)
used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent 3700 and 3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the perfect tense only) to know
KJV usage: be aware, behold, X can (+ not tell), consider, (have) know(-ledge), look (on), perceive, see, be sure, tell, understand, wish, wot. Compare 3700.
Pronounce: i'-do
Origin: a primary verb
not
ou (Greek #3756)
the absolute negative (compare 3361) adverb; no or not
KJV usage: + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also 3364, 3372.
Pronounce: oo
Origin: οὐκ (ook), and (before an aspirate) οὐχ (ookh) a primary word
what
tis (Greek #5101)
an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
KJV usage: every man, how (much), + no(-ne, thing), what (manner, thing), where (-by, -fore, -of, -unto, - with, -withal), whether, which, who(-m, -se), why.
Pronounce: tis
Origin: probably emphatic of 5100
we should pray for
proseuchomai (Greek #4336)
to pray to God, i.e. supplicate, worship
KJV usage: pray (X earnestly, for), make prayer.
Pronounce: pros-yoo'-khom-ahee
Origin: from 4314 and 2172
as
katho (Greek #2526)
according to which thing, i.e. precisely as, in proportion as
KJV usage: according to that, (inasmuch) as.
Pronounce: kath-o'
Origin: from 2596 and 3739
we ought
dei (Greek #1163)
also δέον (deh-on'); neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is (was, etc.) necessary (as binding)
KJV usage: behoved, be meet, must (needs), (be) need(-ful), ought, should.
Pronounce: die
Origin: 3d person singular active present of 1210
: but
alla (Greek #235)
properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
KJV usage: and, but (even), howbeit, indeed, nay, nevertheless, no, notwithstanding, save, therefore, yea, yet.
Pronounce: al-lah'
Origin: neuter plural of 243
s the Spirit
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
pneuma (Greek #4151)
a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, mental disposition, etc., or (superhuman) an angel, demon, or (divine) God, Christ's spirit, the Holy Spirit
KJV usage: ghost, life, spirit(-ual, -ually), mind. Compare 5590.
Pronounce: pnyoo'-mah
Origin: from 4154
itself
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
maketh intercession
huperentugchano (Greek #5241)
to intercede in behalf of
KJV usage: make intercession for
Pronounce: hoop-er-en-toong-khan'-o
Origin: from 5228 and 1793
for
huper (Greek #5228)
"over", i.e. (with the genitive case) of place, above, beyond, across, or causal, for the sake of, instead, regarding; with the accusative case superior to, more than
KJV usage: (+ exceeding, abundantly) above, in (on) behalf of, beyond, by, + very chiefest, concerning, exceeding (above, -ly), for, + very highly, more (than), of, over, on the part of, for sake of, in stead, than, to(-ward), very. In the comparative, it retains many of the above applications.
Pronounce: hoop-er'
Origin: a primary preposition
us
hemon (Greek #2257)
of (or from) us
KJV usage: our (company), us, we.
Pronounce: hay-mone'
Origin: genitive case plural of 1473
with groanings
stenagmos (Greek #4726)
a sigh
KJV usage: groaning.
Pronounce: sten-ag-mos'
Origin: from 4727
which cannot be uttered
alaletos (Greek #215)
unspeakable
KJV usage: unutterable, which cannot be uttered.
Pronounce: al-al'-ay-tos
Origin: from 1 (as a negative particle) and a derivative of 2980
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Zech. 12:10• 10And I will pour upon the house of David and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem the spirit of grace and of supplications; and they shall look upon me whom they have pierced, and they shall mourn for him, as one mourneth for his only son, and shall be in bitterness for him, as one that is in bitterness for his firstborn. (Zech. 12:10)

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infirmities.
Rom. 15:1• 1But we, the strong, ought to bear the infirmities of the weak and not to please ourselves. (Rom. 15:1)
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2 Cor. 12:5‑10• 5On behalf of such a one I will boast, but on mine own behalf I will not boast save in [my] weaknesses.
 6For if I should desire to boast, I shall not be foolish, for I shall speak truth; but I forbear, lest any should account as to me above that which he seeth me or heareth of me.
 7And that I should not be uplifted by the exceeding greatness of the revelations, there was given to me thorn for the flesh, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, that I might not be uplifted overmuch.
 8For this I thrice besought the Lord that it might depart from me;
 9and he hath said to me, My grace is sufficient for thee; for [my] power is perfected in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather boast in my weaknesses that the power of Christ may rest on me.
 10Wherefore I take pleasure in weaknesses, in insults, in necessities, in persecutions, in straits for Christ; for when I am weak, then am I strong. (2 Cor. 12:5‑10)
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Heb. 4:15• 15For we have not a high priest unable to sympathize with our infirmities, but tempted as he hath been in all things alike apart from sin. (Heb. 4:15)
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Heb. 5:2• 2being able to forbear with the ignorant and erring, since himself also is compassed with infirmity; (Heb. 5:2)
for we.
Matt. 20:22• 22{i}And Jesus answering said, Ye know not what ye ask. Can ye drink the cup which I am about to drink? They say to him, We are able.{/i} (Matt. 20:22)
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Luke 11:1‑13• 1And it came to pass, as he was in a certain place praying, when he ceased, one of his disciples said to him, Lord, teach us to pray, even as John also taught his disciples.
 2And he said to them, When ye pray, say, Father, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come.
 3Give us our needed bread for each day;
 4and forgive us our sins; for we also forgive every one indebted to us; and lead us not into temptation.
 5{i}And{/i} he said to them, Who among you shall have a friend, and shall go unto him at midnight and say unto him, Friend, let me have three loaves;
 6since a friend of mine on a journey is come to me, and I have nothing to set before him?
 7and he within answering should say, Do not disturb me; the door is already shut, and my children are with me in bed; I cannot rise up to give [it] thee.
 8I say unto you, although he will not rise up and give [them] to him because he is his friend, because of his shamelessness, at any rate, he will rise up and give him as many as he wanteth.
 9{i}And{/i} I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given unto you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.
 10For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it will be opened.
 11{i}But{/i} of whom of you that is a father shall a son ask bread, and [the father] shall give him a stone? or also a fish, and instead of a fish shall give him a serpent?
 12or if also he shall ask an egg, shall give him a scorpion?
 13If, therefore, ye, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more will the Father who [is] of heaven give [the] Holy Spirit to them that ask him. (Luke 11:1‑13)
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James 4:3• 3ye ask and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may spend [it] in your pleasures. (James 4:3)
but.
Rom. 8:15• 15For ye received not a spirit of bondage again unto fear, but ye received a Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry Abba Father. (Rom. 8:15)
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Psa. 10:17• 17The desire of the afflicted thou hast heard, O Jehovah;{HR}Thou strengthenest their heart, thou causest thine ear to hearken, (Psa. 10:17)
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Zech. 12:10• 10And I will pour upon the house of David and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem the spirit of grace and of supplications; and they shall look upon me whom they have pierced, and they shall mourn for him, as one mourneth for his only son, and shall be in bitterness for him, as one that is in bitterness for his firstborn. (Zech. 12:10)
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Matt. 10:20• 20{i}For ye are not the speakers, but the Spirit of your Father which speaks in you.{/i} (Matt. 10:20)
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Gal. 4:6• 6But because ye are sons, God sent forth the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, Abba Father. (Gal. 4:6)
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Eph. 2:18• 18For through him we both have access by one Spirit to the Father. (Eph. 2:18)
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Eph. 6:18• 18with all prayer and supplication praying in every season in [the] Spirit, and thereunto watching with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints, (Eph. 6:18)
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Jude 20‑21• 20But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in [the] Holy Spirit,
 21keep yourselves in [the] love of God, awaiting the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto life eternal. (Jude 20‑21)
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Rom. 7:24• 24Wretched man that I [am]! who shall deliver me out of this body of death? (Rom. 7:24)
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Psa. 6:3,9• 3And my soul is greatly terrified;{HR}And thou, O Jehovah, how long?
 9Jehovah hath heard my supplication,{HR}Jehovah will receive my prayer. (Psa. 6:3,9)
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Psa. 42:1‑5• 1To the chief musician; Maschil, for the sons of Korah.{HR}As the hart longeth after the brooks of water,{HR}So my soul longeth after thee, Ο God.
 2My soul hath thirsted for God, for the living God:{HR}When shall I come and appear before God?
 3My tears have been food to me by day and by night,{HR}Whilst they say unto me all the day, Where [is] thy God?
 4These things do I remember, and I pour out my soul within me;{HR}When I pass through the crowd, I go softly with them{HR}Unto the house of God with the voice of singing and praise,{HR}A multitude keeping a feast.
 5Why art thou cast down,{HR}[O] my soul, and hast been disquieted within me?{HR}Wait thou for God, for I shall yet praise him{HR}[For] the help of his countenance. (Psa. 42:1‑5)
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Psa. 55:1‑2• 1To the chief musician, on Neginoth : an instruction of David.{HR}Give ear to my prayer, O God,{HR}And hide not thyself from my supplication.
 2Attend unto me and answer me.{HR}I am restless in my plaint and moan,{HR}Because of the voice of the enemy, (Psa. 55:1‑2)
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Psa. 69:3• 3I am wearied in my crying, parched is my throat,{HR}Mine eyes fail, while waiting for my God (Eloah). (Psa. 69:3)
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Psa. 77:1‑3• 1To the chief musician, on (over) Jeduthun; a psalm of Asaph.{HR}My voice is to God, and I will cry;{HR}My voice [is] to God, and he will give ear to me.
 2In the day of my distress I sought the Lord (Adonai);{HR}My hand was stretched out in the night and slacked not;{HR}My soul refused to be comforted.
 3I remembered God and was disquieted;{HR}I complained, and my spirit was overwhelmed. Selah. (Psa. 77:1‑3)
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Psa. 88:1‑3• 1A song, a psalm, for the sons of Korah. To the chief musician upon Mahalath and Leannoth; an instruction of Heman the Ezrahite.{HR}O Jehovah, God of my salvation,{HR}[By] day have I cried,{HR}And in the night before thee.
 2Let my prayer come before thee;{HR}Incline thine ear to my cry.
 3For my soul is full of troubles,{HR}And my life draweth nigh to Sheol. (Psa. 88:1‑3)
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Psa. 102:5,20• 5From the voice of my groaning{HR}My bone cleaveth to my flesh.
 20To hear the groaning of the prisoner,{HR}To loose the sons of death, (Psa. 102:5,20)
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Psa. 119:81• 81My soul fainteth for thy salvation;{HR}In thy word do I hope. (Psa. 119:81)
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Psa. 119:82• 82Mine eyes fail for thy saying, so that I say (saying),{HR}When wilt thou comfort me? (Psa. 119:82)
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Psa. 143:4‑7• 4And overwhelmed in (on) me is my spirit,{HR}In the midst of me desolated is my heart.
 5I remembered days of old;{HR}I meditated on all thy doings;{HR}On the work of thy hands I mused.
 6I spread my hands unto thee;{HR}My soul like a weary land [thirsteth] for thee, Selah.
 7Hasten, answer me, Jehovah: my spirit faileth;{HR}Hide not thy face from me,{HR}And I shall not be like [those that] go down to the pit. (Psa. 143:4‑7)
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Luke 22:44• 44And being in conflict he prayed more intently, and his sweat became as clots of blood falling down upon the earth. (Luke 22:44)
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2 Cor. 5:2,4• 2For also in this we groan, longing to clothe ourselves with our dwelling which is from heaven,
 4For also we that are in the tabernacle groan, being burdened, because we desire not to be unclothed but clothed upon, that what is mortal may be swallowed up of life. (2 Cor. 5:2,4)
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2 Cor. 12:8• 8For this I thrice besought the Lord that it might depart from me; (2 Cor. 12:8)
• The sense of the evil that oppresses us and all around us is there; and the more conscious we are of the blessing and of the liberty of the glory, the more sensible are we of the weight of the misery brought in by sin. (“Romans 8” by J.N. Darby)

J. N. Darby Translation

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And in like manner the Spirit joins also its helph to our weaknessi; for we do not know what we should pray for as is fitting, but the Spirit itself makes intercession with groanings which cannot be uttered.

JND Translation Notes

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h
It means "to take up a person's cause, so as to help him." The "with," added in Greek, is rendered "join." Only occurs here and Luke 10.40.
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Or "infirmity."

W. Kelly Translation

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And likewise too the Spirit joineth help to our weakness; for what we should pray for as we ought we know not, but the Spirit itself pleadetha [for us] with unutterable groanings;

WK Translation Notes

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T. R. inserts here "for us" contrary to the best authorities. It seems to me implied, but rather narrowing the thought if stated.