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Rom 8:22. Γὰρ, for) This aetiology[96] [assigning of a reason] supposes, that the groaning of the creature is not in vain, but that it is heard by God.-ΠᾶΣΑ) all [the whole]. It is considered as one whole, comp. Rom 8:28; Rom 8:32; Rom 8:39.-συστενάζει, groaneth together) with united groanings [sighings]. Dio Cassius, book 39, gives a singular example of this in the wailing of the elephants, which Pompey devoted to the public shows contrary to an express pledge [promise given], as men at the time interpreted it; and the people themselves were so affected by it, that they imprecated curses on the head of the commander.-ἄχρι, until) He insinuates, that there will be an end of pains and groans, the pains and groans of the creature.
[96] See Appendix.