"to ponder in one’s mind, think of, meditate on, Mt. 1:20; 9:4*"
Definition and meaning
to ponder in one’s mind, think of, meditate on, Mt. 1:20; 9:4*
In the original Greek the word is written: ἐνθυμέομαι
Historical context
Rome had controlled Judea since 63 BC. Herod the Great rebuilt the Temple into one of the most magnificent structures in the ancient world — and simultaneously murdered members of his own family. The common people paid multiple layers of taxation and were politically powerless. Into that world a carpenter from Galilee began teaching that the kingdom of God had arrived.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of enthumeomai (G1760) across the King James Bible.
But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.
And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts?
While Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit said unto him, Behold, three men seek thee.
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Common questions
Strong's G1760 (enthumeomai) is a Greek word that means: to ponder in one’s mind, think of, meditate on, Mt. 1:20; 9:4* It appears 3 times in the King James Bible.
The word enthumeomai (G1760) appears 3 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G1760 is enthumeomai, a Greek word defined as: to ponder in one’s mind, think of, meditate on, Mt. 1:20; 9:4*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
enthumeomai is a Greek word found in the New Testament.