'Reasoning' in the Bible
But there were some of the scribes sitting there, and reasoning in their hearts,
But Jesus, perceiving their thoughts, answered them, "Why are you reasoning so in your hearts?
Jesus, perceiving the reasoning of their hearts, took a little child, and set him by his side,
He entered into the synagogue, and spoke boldly for a period of three months, reasoning and persuading about the things concerning the Kingdom of God.
But when some were hardened and disobedient, speaking evil of the Way before the multitude, he departed from them, and separated the disciples, reasoning daily in the school of Tyrannus.
Because, knowing God, they didn't glorify him as God, neither gave thanks, but became vain in their reasoning, and their senseless heart was darkened.
And again, "The Lord knows the reasoning of the wise, that it is worthless."