Romans 8:26

Helpeth [σ υ ν α ν τ ι λ α μ β α ν ε τ α ι]. Only here and Luke 10:40, on which see note. "Lambanetai taketh. Precisely the same verb in precisely the same phrase, which is translated 'took our infirmities '," Matthew 8:17 (Bushnell).

As we ought [κ α θ ο δ ε ι]. Not with reference to the form of prayer, but to the circumstances : in proportion to the need. Compare 2 Corinthians 8:12; 1 Peter 4:13.

Maketh intercession for [υ π ε ρ ε ν τ υ γ χ α ν ε ι]. Only here in the New Testament. The verb ejntugcanw means to light upon or fall in with; to go to meet for consultation, conversation, or supplication. So Acts 25:24, "dealt with," Rev., "made suit." Compare Romans 8:34; Romans 11:2; Hebrews 7:25.

Which cannot be uttered [α λ α λ η τ ο ι ς]. This may mean either unutterable or unuttered..