ἐνθυμέομαι
enthumeomai
to reflect on
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredBased on the provided data, the Greek word ἐνθυμέομαι (G1760) is translated to "to reflect on". This implies that the word is related to thought processes, contemplation, or introspection. Its definition suggests that the primary meaning is focused on mental activity of reconsidering something or considering multiple factors. The word occurs only 2 times in the Bible, which suggests a limited range of usage. However, the rarity of its use might also imply precision and nuance in its application. This limited occurrence could also imply a specialized or technical context in which the word carries distinctive significance. In general, the translation "to reflect on" indicates that the word is related to mental engagement, possibly involving critical evaluation or analysis. Although the limited data provided does not allow for detailed conclusions, it suggests a complex and subtle meaning that is worth further exploration.
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Occurrences in Scripture
2 total occurrences across the text
Jesus, knowing their thoughts, said, “Why do you think evil in your hearts?
Matthew 1:20But when he thought about these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, don’t be afraid to take to yourself Mary, your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit.