ἐνθυμέομαι
enthyméomai
G1760 verb
SILEX Entry
Definition
To reflect inwardly, consider or contemplate deeply; to think about, dwell on, or ponder something, especially within oneself. This verb often denotes thoughtful consideration or intentional mental attention to an idea, situation, dream, or information.
Semantic Range
to contemplate, to deliberate, to ponder, to consider within oneself, to mull over, to reflect upon
Root / Etymology
Compound of ἐν ('in, within') and θυμός ('mind, heart, spirit, soul, passion'). The word essentially denotes an inward action, turning one's thoughts or intentions within.
Historical & Contextual Notes
In classical Greek, ἐνθυμέομαι indicates internal deliberation or reflective thinking, often about matters of some significance. In the Hellenistic and New Testament periods, the word retains the sense of personal, inner contemplation. In the Septuagint, it often translates Hebrew terms for internal musing or deliberation. In the New Testament (e.g., Matthew 1:20), it describes Joseph 'pondering' or 'considering' his course of action; the focus is on inward reflection rather than external speech or debate. English translations like 'think,' 'ponder,' or 'consider' capture aspects of the word, but may not emphasize the word's focus on private, inward deliberation. The term is less common than general terms for 'think,' such as λογίζομαι, and implies a more meditative or heartfelt consideration.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from a compound of ἐν and θυμός; to be inspirited, i.e. ponder:--think.
Root Family
ἐνθυμέομαι (enthyméomai) — to ponder, to consider, to reflect inwardly
Word Forms
2 distinct forms
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G1760-01 |
ἐνθυμεῖσθε | enthumeisthe | V PRS MID IND 2P PL |
do you think | you are pondering inwardly | you are pondering inwardly | 1 |
G1760-02 |
ἐνθυμηθέντος | enthumethentos | V AOR PASS PTCP GEN M SG |
as he considered | having inwardly pondered | as he considered | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
2 occurrences
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G1760-02 |
Matthew 1:20 | ἐνθυμηθέντος | enthumethentos | V AOR PASS PTCP GEN M SG |
as he considered | having inwardly pondered | as he considered |
G1760-01 |
Matthew 9:4 | ἐνθυμεῖσθε | enthumeisthe | V PRS MID IND 2P PL |
do you think | you are pondering inwardly | you are pondering inwardly |