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Heb. 5:7 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Who
hos (Greek #3739)
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
KJV usage: one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also 3757.
Pronounce: hos
Origin: ἥ (hay), and neuter ὅ (ho) probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article 3588)
in
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
the days
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
hemera (Greek #2250)
day, i.e. (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the parts of both extremes); figuratively, a period (always defined more or less clearly by the context)
KJV usage: age, + alway, (mid-)day (by day, (-ly)), + for ever, judgment, (day) time, while, years.
Pronounce: hay-mer'-ah
Origin: feminine (with 5610 implied) of a derivative of ἧμαι (to sit; akin to the base of 1476) meaning tame, i.e. gentle
of
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
sarx (Greek #4561)
flesh (as stripped of the skin), i.e. (strictly) the meat of an animal (as food), or (by extension) the body (as opposed to the soul (or spirit), or as the symbol of what is external, or as the means of kindred), or (by implication) human nature (with its frailties (physically or morally) and passions), or (specially), a human being (as such)
KJV usage: carnal(-ly, + -ly minded), flesh(-ly).
Pronounce: sarx
Origin: probably from the base of 4563
his
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)
flesh
sarx (Greek #4561)
flesh (as stripped of the skin), i.e. (strictly) the meat of an animal (as food), or (by extension) the body (as opposed to the soul (or spirit), or as the symbol of what is external, or as the means of kindred), or (by implication) human nature (with its frailties (physically or morally) and passions), or (specially), a human being (as such)
KJV usage: carnal(-ly, + -ly minded), flesh(-ly).
Pronounce: sarx
Origin: probably from the base of 4563
, when he had offered up
prosphero (Greek #4374)
to bear towards, i.e. lead to, tender (especially to God), treat
KJV usage: bring (to, unto), deal with, do, offer (unto, up), present unto, put to.
Pronounce: pros-fer'-o
Origin: from 4314 and 5342 (including its alternate)
prayers
te (Greek #5037)
both or also (properly, as correlation of 2532)
KJV usage: also, and, both, even, then, whether. Often used in composition, usually as the latter participle.
Pronounce: teh
Origin: a primary particle (enclitic) of connection or addition
deesis (Greek #1162)
a petition
KJV usage: prayer, request, supplication.
Pronounce: deh'-ay-sis
Origin: from 1189
m and
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
supplications
hiketeria (Greek #2428)
intreaty
KJV usage: supplication.
Pronounce: hik-et-ay-ree'-ah
Origin: from a derivative of the base of 2425 (through the idea of approaching for a favor)
with
meta (Greek #3326)
properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with which it is joined; occupying an intermediate position between 575 or 1537 and 1519 or 4314; less intimate than 1722 and less close than 4862)
KJV usage: after(-ward), X that he again, against, among, X and, + follow, hence, hereafter, in, of, (up-)on, + our, X and setting, since, (un-)to, + together, when, with (+ -out). Often used in composition, in substantially the same relations of participation or proximity, and transfer or sequence.
Pronounce: met-ah'
Origin: a primary preposition (often used adverbially)
strong
ischuros (Greek #2478)
forcible (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: boisterous, mighty(-ier), powerful, strong(-er, man), valiant.
Pronounce: is-khoo-ros'
Origin: from 2479
crying
krauge (Greek #2906)
an outcry (in notification, tumult or grief)
KJV usage: clamour, cry(-ing).
Pronounce: krow-gay'
Origin: from 2896
and
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
tears
dakru (Greek #1144)
a tear
KJV usage: tear.
Pronounce: dak'-roo
Origin: or δάκρυον (dak'-roo-on) of uncertain affinity
unto
pros (Greek #4314)
a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near to; usually with the accusative case, the place, time, occasion, or respect, which is the destination of the relation, i.e. whither or for which it is predicated)
KJV usage: about, according to , against, among, at, because of, before, between, (where-)by, for, X at thy house, in, for intent, nigh unto, of, which pertain to, that, to (the end that), X together, to (you) -ward, unto, with(-in). In the comparative case, it denotes essentially the same applications, namely, motion towards, accession to, or nearness at.
Pronounce: pros
Origin: a strengthened form of 4253
him that was able
dunamai (Greek #1410)
to be able or possible
KJV usage: be able, can (do, + -not), could, may, might, be possible, be of power.
Pronounce: doo'-nam-ahee
Origin: of uncertain affinity
n to save
sozo (Greek #4982)
to save, i.e. deliver or protect (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: heal, preserve, save (self), do well, be (make) whole.
Pronounce: sode'-zo
Origin: from a primary σῶς (contraction for obsolete σάος, "safe")
him
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)
from
ek (Greek #1537)
or ἐξ (ex) a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause; literal or figurative; direct or remote)
KJV usage: after, among, X are, at, betwixt(-yond), by (the means of), exceedingly, (+ abundantly above), for(- th), from (among, forth, up), + grudgingly, + heartily, X heavenly, X hereby, + very highly, in, ...ly, (because, by reason) of, off (from), on, out among (from, of), over, since, X thenceforth, through, X unto, X vehemently, with(-out). Often used in composition, with the same general import; often of completion.
Pronounce: ek
death
thanatos (Greek #2288)
(properly, an adjective used as a noun) death (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: X deadly, (be...) death.
Pronounce: than'-at-os
Origin: from 2348
, and
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
was heard
eisakouo (Greek #1522)
to listen to
KJV usage: hear.
Pronounce: ice-ak-oo'-o
Origin: from 1519 and 191
ηin
apo (Greek #575)
"off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
KJV usage: (X here-)after, ago, at, because of, before, by (the space of), for(-th), from, in, (out) of, off, (up-)on(-ce), since, with. In composition (as a prefix) it usually denotes separation, departure, cessation, completion, reversal, etc.
Pronounce: apo'
Origin: a primary particle
that he feared
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
eulabeia (Greek #2124)
properly, caution, i.e. (religiously) reverence (piety); by implication, dread (concretely)
KJV usage: fear(-ed).
Pronounce: yoo-lab'-i-ah
Origin: from 2126
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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
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Matt. 26:39‑44• 39{i}And going forward a little he fell upon his face, praying and saying, My Father, if it be possible let this cup pass from me; but not as I will, but as thou [wilt].{/i}
 40{i}And he comes to the disciples and finds them sleeping, and says to Peter, Thus ye have not been able to watch one hour with me?{/i}
 41{i}Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed [is] ready, but the flesh weak.{/i}
 42{i}Again going away a second time he prayed saying, My Father, if this cannot pass [from me] unless I drink it, thy will be done.{/i}
 43{i}And coming he found them again sleeping, for their eyes were heavy.{/i}
 44{i}And leaving them, he went away again and prayed the third time, saying the same thing.{/i} (Matt. 26:39‑44)
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Matt. 26:53• 53{i}Or thinkest thou that I cannot now call upon my Father, and he will furnish me more than twelve legions of angels?{/i} (Matt. 26:53)
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or, for his piety.

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Heb. 2:14• 14Since then the little children are partakers of blood and flesh, he also in like manner took part of the same, that through death he might annul him that hath the might of death, that is, the devil; (Heb. 2:14)
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John 1:14• 14And the Word became flesh and tabernacled among us (and we beheld his glory, glory as of an only-begotten from beside a father), full of grace and truth. (John 1:14)
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Rom. 8:3• 3For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God, having sent his own Son in likeness of flesh of sin and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh, (Rom. 8:3)
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Gal. 4:4• 4but when the fullness of the time came, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under law, (Gal. 4:4)
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1 Tim. 3:16• 16And confessedly great is the mystery of piety: he who was manifested in flesh, was justified in Spirit, appeared unto angels, was preached among Gentiles, was believed on in [the] world, was received up in glory. (1 Tim. 3:16)
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1 John 4:3• 3and every spirit which confesseth not Jesus is not of God; and this is the spirit of the antichrist whereof ye have heard that it cometh; and now it is already in the world. (1 John 4:3)
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2 John 7• 7Because many misleaders went forth into the world, they that confess not Jesus Christ coming in flesh. This is the misleader and the antichrist. (2 John 7)
when.
Psa. 22:1‑21•  (Psa. 22:1‑21)
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Psa. 69:1•  (Psa. 69:1)
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Psa. 88:1•  (Psa. 88:1)
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Matt. 26:28‑44• 28{i}For this is my blood, that of the [new] covenant, that shed for many for remission of sins.{/i}
 29{i}But I say to you, that I will not at all drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in the kingdom of my Father.{/i}
 30{i}And having sung a hymn, they went out to the mount of Olives.{/i}
 31{i}Then saith Jesus to them, All ye shall be offended in me during this night. For it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered abroad.{/i}
 32{i}But after that I shall be risen, I will go before you to Galilee.{/i}
 33{i}And Peter answering said to him, If all shall be offended in thee, I will never be offended.{/i}
 34{i}Jesus said to him, Verily I say to thee, that during this night, before [the] cock shall crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.{/i}
 35{i}Peter says to him, If I should needs die with thee, I will in no wise deny thee. Likewise said all the disciples also.{/i}
 36{i}Then Jesus comes with them to a place called Gethsemane, and says to the disciples, Sit here until I go away and pray yonder.{/i}
 37{i}And taking with [him] Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, he began to be sorrowful and deeply depressed.{/i}
 38{i}Then he says to them, My soul is very sorrowful even unto death; remain here and watch with me.{/i}
 39{i}And going forward a little he fell upon his face, praying and saying, My Father, if it be possible let this cup pass from me; but not as I will, but as thou [wilt].{/i}
 40{i}And he comes to the disciples and finds them sleeping, and says to Peter, Thus ye have not been able to watch one hour with me?{/i}
 41{i}Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed [is] ready, but the flesh weak.{/i}
 42{i}Again going away a second time he prayed saying, My Father, if this cannot pass [from me] unless I drink it, thy will be done.{/i}
 43{i}And coming he found them again sleeping, for their eyes were heavy.{/i}
 44{i}And leaving them, he went away again and prayed the third time, saying the same thing.{/i} (Matt. 26:28‑44)
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Mark 14:32‑39• 32{i}And they come to a place of which the name [is] Gethsemane, and he says to his disciples, Sit here while I shall pray.{/i}
 33{i}And he takes with him Peter and James and John, and he began to be{/i} amazed and deeply depressed.
 34And he says to them, My soul is full of grief even unto death; tarry here and watch.
 35{i}And{/i} he went forward a little and fell on the ground, and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from him.
 36{i}And he said,{/i} Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee. Take away this cup from me; but not what I will, but what thou [wilt].
 37{i}And he comes and finds them sleeping. And he says to Peter, Simon,{/i} sleepest thou? hast thou not been able to watch one hour?
 38Watch and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. The spirit indeed [is] willing, but the flesh weak;
 39and again he went away and prayed, and spoke the same words, (Mark 14:32‑39)
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Lev. 2:2•  (Lev. 2:2)
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Lev. 4:4‑14•  (Lev. 4:4‑14)
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John 17:1• 1These things spake Jesus, and lifting up his eyes unto heaven said, Father, the hour is come: glorify thy Son that thy Son may glorify thee, (John 17:1)
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Matt. 27:46,50• 46{i}but about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?{/i}
 50{i}And Jesus, having again cried with a loud voice, gave up the ghost.{/i} (Matt. 27:46,50)
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Mark 15:34,37• 34And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice [saying], Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani? which is being interpreted, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?
 37And Jesus, having uttered a loud cry, expired. (Mark 15:34,37)
tears.
Isa. 53:3,11•  (Isa. 53:3,11)
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John 11:35• 35Jesus wept. (John 11:35)
unto.
Matt. 26:52‑53• 52{i}Then saith Jesus to him, Return thy sword to its place; for all who take the sword shall perish by the sword.{/i}
 53{i}Or thinkest thou that I cannot now call upon my Father, and he will furnish me more than twelve legions of angels?{/i} (Matt. 26:52‑53)
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Mark 14:36• 36{i}And he said,{/i} Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee. Take away this cup from me; but not what I will, but what thou [wilt]. (Mark 14:36)
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Heb. 13:20• 20But the God of peace, that brought again from among [the] dead our Lord Jesus the great Shepherd of the sheep in virtue of blood of an everlasting covenant, (Heb. 13:20)
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Psa. 18:19‑20•  (Psa. 18:19‑20)
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Psa. 22:21,24•  (Psa. 22:21,24)
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Psa. 40:1‑3•  (Psa. 40:1‑3)
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Psa. 69:13‑16•  (Psa. 69:13‑16)
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Isa. 49:8•  (Isa. 49:8)
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John 11:42• 42And I knew that thou hearest me always; but on account of the crowd that standeth around I said [it], that they may believe that thou didst send me. (John 11:42)
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John 17:4‑5• 4I glorified thee on the earth, having finished the work which thou hast given me to do;
 5and now do thou, Father, glorify me along with thyself with the glory which I had along with thee before the world was. (John 17:4‑5)
in that he feared.
or, for his piety.
Heb. 12:28• 28Wherefore let us, receiving a kingdom not to be shaken, have grace by which we may serve God acceptably with reverence and fear. (Heb. 12:28)
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Matt. 26:37‑38• 37{i}And taking with [him] Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, he began to be sorrowful and deeply depressed.{/i}
 38{i}Then he says to them, My soul is very sorrowful even unto death; remain here and watch with me.{/i} (Matt. 26:37‑38)
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Mark 14:33‑34• 33{i}And he takes with him Peter and James and John, and he began to be{/i} amazed and deeply depressed.
 34And he says to them, My soul is full of grief even unto death; tarry here and watch. (Mark 14:33‑34)
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Luke 22:42‑44• 42saying, Father, if thou wilt, remove this cup from me, — but then, not my will but thine be done.
 43And an angel appeared to him from heaven strengthening him.
 44And being in conflict he prayed more intently, and his sweat became as clots of blood falling down upon the earth. (Luke 22:42‑44)
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John 12:27‑28• 27Now is my soul troubled, and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour; but on account of this came I unto this hour.
 28Father, glorify thy name. There came therefore a voice out of heaven, I both have glorified and will glorify [it] again. (John 12:27‑28)
• Gethsemane, and the cross, or the first part of Psalm 22, are the best comment on verse 7. (“Hebrews 5:7-10” by W. Kelly)
• And if ever prayers and supplications, if ever strong crying and tears, were realities for the heart before God, His were. For His divine nature screened Him from no pain, grief, or humiliation, or suffering, but rather gave competency of person to endure perfectly, while all was accepted in absolute dependence on, and subjection to, His Father. There was not a particle of hardness or insensibility in Christ. (“Hebrews 5:7-10” by W. Kelly)
• Christ therefore, besides that which fell exclusively on Him as the propitiation for our sins in vindicating God at all cost sacrificially, knew as no saint ever did all that can befall holiness and love in a world and in the midst of a people alienated from God. As at the beginning Satan sought to attract Him from the path of lowly, suffering, and absolute obedience, by temptations subtly suited to the circumstances, so he assailed Him at the end with the terrors of death, and of such a death! But all was in vain. He suffered, but did not succumb. (“Hebrews 5:7-10” by W. Kelly)
• Whatever His inward and unwavering confidence, He could have no public answer till resurrection when He was saved and out of death. (“Hebrews 5:7-10” by W. Kelly)
• But His glory ... does not bring Him near to the miseries of men. It is His history on earth which makes us feel how truly able He is to take part in them. (“Hebrews 5” by J.N. Darby)
• His piety, the right estimation of the position in which sinful man was found, and what must come from God because of it. (“Hebrews 5” by J.N. Darby)
• If He is to succor and support His people through their wilderness journey, He Himself must enter into the sorrows and difficulties of the way. (“Christ's Sufferings and Call to Priesthood: Hebrews 5:1-10” by H. Smith)
• In Gethsemane the enemy sought to turn the Lord from the path of obedience by pressing upon Him the terror of death….Nevertheless, His very perfection as Man led Him to feel the terror of all that was before Him and to express His feelings in strong crying and tears. (“Christ's Sufferings and Call to Priesthood: Hebrews 5:1-10” by H. Smith)
• In all this sore trial He was heard because of His piety, which brought God into every circumstance by dependence and confidence in Him. (“Christ's Sufferings and Call to Priesthood: Hebrews 5:1-10” by H. Smith)
• The sufferings to which the Apostle refers were in “the days of His flesh,” not the day of His death. At the cross He suffered under the wrath of God, and there He must be alone. (“Christ's Sufferings and Call to Priesthood: Hebrews 5:1-10” by H. Smith)

J. N. Darby Translation

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Who in the days of his flesh, having offered up both supplications and entreaties to him who was able to save him out ofd death, with strong crying and tears; (and having been heard because of his pietye;)

JND Translation Notes

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d
Ek, "out of," not "from."
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Or "fear," as some translate; and then well rendered, as in A.V., "in that he feared."

W. Kelly Translation

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who in the days of his flesh having offered upa both supplications and entreaties to him that was able to save him out of death, with strong crying and tears, and having been heard because of his godly fearb,

WK Translation Notes

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a
In verse 7, as in 11:17, prosepherō (offered up) is confounded in the RV with anapherō, which does mean offer up as well as bear.
b
Several versions strangely render this "delivered from fear," or the like.