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Romans 8:27
And He who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul writes to the Roman church, mid-passage on prayer, addressing believers who do not know how to pray as they ought (8:26).
The words — ἐραυνῶν (eraunōn), "searching," is a rare verb used only here in the New Testament; it conveys a thorough, penetrating examination rather than a casual glance.
The thread — The same verb appears in Jeremiah 17:10 (LXX) of God searching the heart; the "according to the will of God" clause echoes 1 John 5:14's condition for confident petition.
Why it lands — The verse removes the burden of formulating the right words: the Spirit's intercession is already aligned with God's will, so the believer's weakness in prayer is not a deficit to be overcome by effort.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God.
Cross-references
- Jeremiah 17:10 I, the LORD, search the heart; I examine the mind to reward a man according to his way, by what his deeds deserve.
- 1 John 5:14 And this is the confidence that we have before Him: If we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.
- Ephesians 2:18 For through Him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit.
- Acts 1:24 And they prayed, “Lord, You know everyone’s heart. Show us which of these two You have chosen
- Romans 8:34 Who is there to condemn us? For Christ Jesus, who died, and more than that was raised to life, is at the right hand of God—and He is interceding for us.
- 1 Chronicles 28:9 As for you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father and serve Him wholeheartedly and with a willing mind, for the LORD searches every heart and understands the intent of every thought. If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever.
- Psalms 44:21 would not God have discovered, since He knows the secrets of the heart?
- Jeremiah 11:20 O LORD of Hosts, who judges righteously, who examines the heart and mind, let me see Your vengeance upon them, for to You I have committed my cause.
- 1 John 3:21 Beloved, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God,
- Proverbs 17:3 A crucible for silver and a furnace for gold, but the LORD is the tester of hearts.