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διενθυμέομαι
dienthumeomai
G6018
G:V Greek

to ponder

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dienthumeomai describes Peter as occupied in thought about the vision in Acts 10:19.

The attested use depicts Peter engaged in thought concerning the vision when the Spirit addresses him in Acts 10:19.

Senses in use

  1. Reflecting on a vision · dominant

    In Acts 10:19, the present middle participle occurs of Peter in the clause concerning the vision; the APB renders the situation, “While Peter was pondering the vision,” before the Spirit tells him that men are seeking him.

In the Anselm Project Bible: In Acts 10:19, the APB presents the clause as “While Peter was pondering the vision.” This rendering confirms the verse’s setting rather than isolating the term word-for-word.

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