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ἀλάλητος
alalētos
G0215
G:A Greek

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Alaletos describes groanings presented as beyond verbal expression in prayer.

The single attested use describes groanings that the verse presents as beyond verbal expression while the Spirit intercedes amid human uncertainty about prayer.

Senses in use

  1. Beyond verbal expression · dominant

    In Romans 8:26, the dative plural masculine form modifies the groanings connected with the Spirit's intercession when people do not know what to pray. The APB renders the clause "the Spirit itself intercedes with groanings too deep for words."

In the Anselm Project Bible: In Romans 8:26, the APB presents the clause as "groanings too deep for words." This rendering confirms the clause's overall presentation rather than isolating a precise English equivalent.

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