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Romans 8

Rom. 8:27 KJV (With Strong’s)

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And
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)
hev that searcheth
ereunao (Greek #2045)
to seek, i.e. (figuratively) to investigate
KJV usage: search.
Pronounce: er-yoo-nah'-o
Origin: apparently from 2046 (through the idea of inquiry)
the hearts
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
kardia (Greek #2588)
the heart, i.e. (figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the middle
KJV usage: (+ broken-)heart(-ed).
Pronounce: kar-dee'-ah
Origin: prolonged from a primary κάρ (Latin cor, "heart")
knoweth
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
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
is the mind
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
phronema (Greek #5427)
(mental) inclination or purpose
KJV usage: (be, + be carnally, + be spiritually) mind(-ed).
Pronounce: fron'-ay-mah
Origin: from 5426
of 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
, because
hoti (Greek #3754)
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
KJV usage: as concerning that, as though, because (that), for (that), how (that), (in) that, though, why.
Pronounce: hot'-ee
Origin: neuter of 3748 as conjunction
δhe maketh intercession
entugchano (Greek #1793)
to chance upon, i.e. (by implication) confer with; by extension to entreat (in favor or against)
KJV usage: deal with, make intercession.
Pronounce: en-toong-khan'-o
Origin: from 1722 and 5177
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
the saints
hagios (Greek #40)
sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated)
KJV usage: (most) holy (one, thing), saint.
Pronounce: hag'-ee-os
Origin: from ἅγος (an awful thing) (compare 53, 2282)
accordingx to
kata (Greek #2596)
(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
KJV usage: about, according as (to), after, against, (when they were) X alone, among, and, X apart, (even, like) as (concerning, pertaining to touching), X aside, at, before, beyond, by, to the charge of, (charita-)bly, concerning, + covered, (dai-)ly, down, every, (+ far more) exceeding, X more excellent, for, from ... to, godly, in(-asmuch, divers, every, -to, respect of), ... by, after the manner of, + by any means, beyond (out of) measure, X mightily, more, X natural, of (up-)on (X part), out (of every), over against, (+ your) X own, + particularly, so, through(-oughout, -oughout every), thus, (un-)to(-gether, -ward), X uttermost, where(-by), with. In composition it retains many of these applications, and frequently denotes opposition, distribution, or intensity.
Pronounce: kat-ah'
Origin: a primary particle
the will of God
theos (Greek #2316)
a deity, especially (with 3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
KJV usage: X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
Pronounce: theh'-os
Origin: of uncertain affinity
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Jer. 17:10• 10I Jehovah search the heart, I try the reins, even to give each one according to his ways, according to the fruit of his doings. (Jer. 17:10)
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Rev. 2:23• 23and her children will I kill with death; and all the assemblies shall know that *I* am he that searches the reins and the hearts; and I will give to you each according to your works. (Rev. 2:23)
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or, that.
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1 John 5:14• 14And this is the boldness which we have towards him, that if we ask him anything according to his will he hears us. (1 John 5:14)

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Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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And he.
1 Chron. 28:9• 9And thou, Solomon my son, know the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind; for Jehovah searches all hearts, and discerns all the imaginations of the thoughts. If thou seek him, he will be found of thee; but if thou forsake him, he will cut thee off for ever. (1 Chron. 28:9)
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1 Chron. 29:17• 17And I know, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness. In the uprightness of my heart have I willingly offered all these things; and now have I seen with joy thy people, which are present here, offer willingly to thee. (1 Chron. 29:17)
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Psa. 7:9• 9Oh let the wrong of the wicked come to an end, and establish thou the righteous man; even thou that triest the hearts and reins, the righteous God. (Psa. 7:9)
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Psa. 44:21• 21Would not God search this out? for he knoweth the secrets of the heart. (Psa. 44:21)
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Prov. 17:3• 3The fining-pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold; but Jehovah trieth the hearts. (Prov. 17:3)
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Jer. 11:20• 20But thou, Jehovah of hosts, who judgest righteously, who triest the reins and the heart, let me see thy vengeance on them: for unto thee have I revealed my cause. (Jer. 11:20)
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Jer. 17:10• 10I Jehovah search the heart, I try the reins, even to give each one according to his ways, according to the fruit of his doings. (Jer. 17:10)
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Jer. 20:12• 12And thou, Jehovah of hosts, who triest the righteous, who seest the reins and the heart, let me see thy vengeance on them; for unto thee have I revealed my cause. (Jer. 20:12)
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Matt. 6:8• 8Be not ye therefore like them, for your Father knows of what things ye have need before ye beg anything of him. (Matt. 6:8)
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John 21:17• 17He says to him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, art thou attached to me? Peter was grieved because he said to him the third time, Art thou attached to me? and said to him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I am attached to thee. Jesus says to him, Feed my sheep. (John 21:17)
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Acts 1:24• 24And they prayed, and said, Thou Lord, knower of the hearts of all, shew which one of these two thou hast chosen, (Acts 1:24)
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Acts 15:8• 8And the heart-knowing God bore them witness, giving them the Holy Spirit as to us also, (Acts 15:8)
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1 Thess. 2:4• 4but even as we have been approved of God to have the glad tidings entrusted to us, so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, who proves our hearts. (1 Thess. 2:4)
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Heb. 4:13• 13And there is not a creature unapparent before him; but all things are naked and laid bare to his eyes, with whom we have to do. (Heb. 4:13)
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Rev. 2:23• 23and her children will I kill with death; and all the assemblies shall know that *I* am he that searches the reins and the hearts; and I will give to you each according to your works. (Rev. 2:23)
knoweth.
Psa. 38:9• 9Lord, all my desire is before thee, and my sighing is not hid from thee. (Psa. 38:9)
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Psa. 66:18‑19• 18Had I regarded iniquity in my heart, the Lord would not hear.
 19But God hath heard; he hath attended to the voice of my prayer. (Psa. 66:18‑19)
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James 5:16• 16Confess therefore your offences to one another, and pray for one another, that ye may be healed. The fervent supplication of the righteous man has much power. (James 5:16)
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James 5•  (James 5)
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because.
or, that.
he maketh.
Rom. 8:34• 34who is he that condemns? It is Christ who has died, but rather has been also raised up; who is also at the right hand of God; who also intercedes for us. (Rom. 8:34)
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Eph. 2:18• 18For through him we have both access by one Spirit to the Father. (Eph. 2:18)
according.
Jer. 29:12‑13• 12And ye shall call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you;
 13and ye shall seek me and find me, for ye shall search for me with all your heart, (Jer. 29:12‑13)
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John 14:13• 13And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, this will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. (John 14:13)
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James 1:5‑6• 5But if any one of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all freely and reproaches not, and it shall be given to him:
 6but let him ask in faith, nothing doubting. For he that doubts is like a wave of the sea driven by the wind and tossed about; (James 1:5‑6)
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1 John 3:21‑22• 21Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, we have boldness towards God,
 22and whatsoever we ask we receive from him, because we keep his commandments, and practise the things which are pleasing in his sight. (1 John 3:21‑22)
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1 John 5:14‑15• 14And this is the boldness which we have towards him, that if we ask him anything according to his will he hears us.
 15And if we know that he hears us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions which we have asked of him. (1 John 5:14‑15)
• United to the creature by the body, to heaven by the Spirit, the sense which I have of the affliction is not the selfishness of the flesh, but the sympathy of the Spirit, who feels it according to God. (“Romans 8” by J.N. Darby)

J. N. Darby Translation

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But he who searches the hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because he intercedes for saints according to God.

W. Kelly Translation

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and he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what [is] the mind of the Spirit, because according to Goda it pleadeth in behalf of saints.

WK Translation Notes

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It is not merely "according to his will," as in the KJV, but according to Himself (God and His nature).