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In that (en hōi). Literally, “In which” ( = en toutōi en hōi, in that in which), a causal idea, though in Rom 14:22 en hōi means “wherein.”
Hath suffered (peponthen). Second perfect active indicative of paschō, permanent part of Christ’s experience.
Being tempted (peirastheis). First aorist passive participle of peirazō. The temptation to escape the shame of the Cross was early and repeatedly presented to Christ, by Satan in the wilderness (Mat 4:8-11), by Peter in the spirit of Satan (Mat 16:22.), in Gethsemane (Mat 26:39), and caused intense suffering to Jesus (Luk 22:44; Heb 5:8).
He is able (dunatai). This word strikes the heart of it all. Christ’s power to help is due not merely to his deity as God’s Son, but also to his humanity without which he could not sympathize with us (Heb 4:15).
To succour (boēthēsai). First aorist active infinitive of the old compound verb boētheō (boē, a cry, theō, to run), to run at a cry or call for help (Mat 15:25).
Them that are tempted (tois peirazomenois). Dative plural of the articular participle (present passive) of peirazō. These Jewish Christians were daily tempted to give up Christ, to apostatize from Christianity. Jesus understands himself (autos) their predicament and is able to help them to be faithful.