Biblica Analytica
G4304 Greek

προμελετάω

promeletaō

to premeditate

Lexicon Entry

Definition
to premeditate
Transliteration
promeletaō
Strong's Number
G4304
Occurrences
1

Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

The Greek word προμελετάω (promeletaō) is a verb that means "to premeditate." This single occurrence in the Bible suggests that the concept of premeditation is not commonly discussed in the New Testament. Given its limited usage, it is difficult to establish a clear range of application for this word. However, its definition implies a deliberate and intentional act of planning or thinking before an action is taken. The significance of προμελετάω lies in its acknowledgment of human agency and the capacity for intentional decision-making. This concept highlights the importance of considering the consequences of one's actions before taking them.

Source data & methodology
Strong's
G4304
Lemma
προμελετάω
Transliteration
promeletaō
Definition
to premeditate
Occurrences
1
Model
workers-ai
Prompt version
1

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Occurrences in Scripture

1 total occurrence across the text