Greek Word Study
The meaning of “μελετάω”
Understanding meletáō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
imagine, (pre-)meditate. - to take care of, i.e. (by implication) revolve in the mind
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
μελετάω
Phoneticmel-et-ah'-o
Transliterationmeletáō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
imagine, (pre-)meditate. - to take care of, i.e. (by implication) revolve in the mind
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Mark 13:11 | “But when they shall lead you, and deliver you up, take no thought beforehand what ye shall speak, neither do ye premeditate: but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour, that speak ye: for it is not ye that speak, but the Holy Ghost.” Word: μελετάω (meletáō) | |
| Acts 4:25 | “Who by the mouth of thy servant David hast said, Why did the heathen rage, and the people imagine vain things?” Word: μελετάω (meletáō) | |
| 1 Timothy 4:15 | “Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all.” Word: μελετάω (meletáō) |