Hebrews 5:7
Who in the days of his flesh, when he had offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears unto him that was able to save him from death, and was heard in that he feared;
Original Language Analysis
ὃς
Who
G3739
ὃς
Who
Strong's:
G3739
Word #:
1 of 29
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
ταῖς
G3588
ταῖς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
3 of 29
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἡμέραις
the days
G2250
ἡμέραις
the days
Strong's:
G2250
Word #:
4 of 29
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
τῆς
G3588
τῆς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
5 of 29
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
σαρκὸς
flesh
G4561
σαρκὸς
flesh
Strong's:
G4561
Word #:
6 of 29
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
αὐτὸν
him
G846
αὐτὸν
him
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
7 of 29
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
10 of 29
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
πρὸς
unto
G4314
πρὸς
unto
Strong's:
G4314
Word #:
12 of 29
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,
τὸν
G3588
τὸν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
13 of 29
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
σῴζειν
to save
G4982
σῴζειν
to save
Strong's:
G4982
Word #:
15 of 29
to save, i.e., deliver or protect (literally or figuratively)
αὐτὸν
him
G846
αὐτὸν
him
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
16 of 29
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
ἐκ
from
G1537
ἐκ
from
Strong's:
G1537
Word #:
17 of 29
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
θανάτου
death
G2288
θανάτου
death
Strong's:
G2288
Word #:
18 of 29
(properly, an adjective used as a noun) death (literally or figuratively)
μετὰ
with
G3326
μετὰ
with
Strong's:
G3326
Word #:
19 of 29
properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession)
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
22 of 29
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
προσενέγκας
when he had offered up
G4374
προσενέγκας
when he had offered up
Strong's:
G4374
Word #:
24 of 29
to bear towards, i.e., lead to, tender (especially to god), treat
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
25 of 29
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ἀπὸ
in that
G575
ἀπὸ
in that
Strong's:
G575
Word #:
27 of 29
"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
Cross References
John 17:1These words spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify thee:Matthew 27:46And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?Mark 15:34And 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?Matthew 27:50Jesus, when he had cried again with a loud voice, yielded up the ghost.John 11:35Jesus wept.Hebrews 12:28Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear:Psalms 22:24For he hath not despised nor abhorred the affliction of the afflicted; neither hath he hid his face from him; but when he cried unto him, he heard.Mark 15:37And Jesus cried with a loud voice, and gave up the ghost.Psalms 69:1Save me, O God; for the waters are come in unto my soul.Luke 23:46And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit: and having said thus, he gave up the ghost.
Historical Context
This verse presents Christ's humanity most vividly, showing the real agony He endured in submission to the Father's will. His prayers demonstrate the reality of His human nature facing death.
Questions for Reflection
- How does Christ's agonized prayer life encourage you when you face overwhelming circumstances?
- What does it teach you that even Christ's prayers were not answered by escape but by strength to endure?
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Analysis & Commentary
'In the days of his flesh' emphasizes Christ's true humanity and earthly ministry. The 'prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears' likely refers to Gethsemane (Luke 22:44) but encompasses His entire earthly intercession. 'He was heard' (Greek 'eisakoustheis') indicates the Father answered—not by removing the cup but by strengthening Him (Luke 22:43) to accomplish redemption. The hearing came 'in that he feared' or 'because of his godly fear' (Greek 'apo tes eulabeias').