13 occurrences in 8 translations

'Pondered' in the Bible

Joseph’s brothers were envious and jealous of him, but his father kept the words [of Joseph] in mind [wondering about their meaning].

Verse ConceptsMotives, Examples OfEnvy, Example OfPeople RememberingThose Jealous Of People

“Behold, I waited for your words,I listened to your reasonings,While you pondered what to say.

Verse ConceptsPeople Waiting

We have pondered your loyal love, O God, in the midst of your temple.

Verse ConceptsMeditationTheologyLovingkindnessMeditation On God Himself

When I pondered to understand this,It was troublesome in my sight

Verse ConceptsStriving With GodUnintelligibleness

Melted is the earth and all its inhabitants, I -- I have pondered its pillars. Selah.

Verse ConceptsearthquakesPillarsMetaphorical PillarsPsalm Interjections

And moreover, because the Preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; and he pondered, and sought out, and set in order many proverbs.

Verse ConceptsPeople TeachingWise Proverbsexploringorder

And ye have said, Not pondered is the way of the Lord. Hear, I pray you, O house of Israel, My way -- is it not pondered? Are not your ways unpondered?

Verse ConceptsGod, Perfection OfSuffering, Of The InnocentApparent InjusticeIs God Unjust?

And the house of Israel have said, Not pondered is the way of the Lord, My ways -- are they not pondered? O house of Israel -- are not your ways unpondered?

Verse ConceptsInfidelity To God

And the sons of thy people have said: The way of the Lord is not pondered, As to them -- their way is not pondered.

Verse ConceptsIs God Unjust?

And ye have said: The way of the Lord is not pondered, Each according to his ways do I judge you, O house of Israel.'

Verse ConceptsGod, As JudgeInfidelity To GodPartialityIs God Unjust?Repaid For DeedsScoffers

but while he pondered on these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, Joseph, son of David, fear not to take to thee Mary, thy wife, for that which is begotten in her is of the Holy Spirit.

Verse ConceptsAngel of the LordDocetismCommunicationDreamsGod, Revelation OfHeaven And AngelsFear, Of UnknownAngels Helping UsThe Holy Spirit Giving LifeConceptionGod AppearingTaking A WifeDirect Communication Through DreamsNativity of Jesus ChristWorry And StressResolving Conflictgabriel

But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.

Verse ConceptsHeart, HumanMothers, Examples OfHuman IntellectMeditation

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Contemplate (7 instances)
Meditate (38 instances)
Ponder (15 instances)
Pondered (13 instances)
Reflect (21 instances)
Ruminate (2 instances)

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Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
פּלס 
Palac 
Usage: 6

תּכן 
Takan 
Usage: 18

συμβάλλω 
Sumballo 
ponder , make , confer , encounter , help , meet with
Usage: 5

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