Lexical Summary (Not Used): (Not Used) (Not Used)Part of Speech: Transliteration: (Not Used) (Not Used) Topical Lexicon Concept Overview Strong’s Greek 3260 names a verb that expresses deliberate and sustained mental engagement—a thoughtful “going over” of a matter until it is ready to be carried out in practice. While the form catalogued at 3260 does not appear in the Greek New Testament, the family of words built on the same root is familiar in Classical Greek and the Septuagint, where it is rendered variously “meditate,” “practice,” “rehearse,” or “take counsel.” The idea is never a merely academic exercise; it binds reflection to action, conviction to obedience. Use in the Septuagint and Jewish Literature 1. Meditation on God’s Word In each passage the verb denotes a rhythm of pondering that shapes conduct. Study is not an end in itself but the pathway to covenant faithfulness and blessing. 2. Training for Skill and Service Greek writers used the same word group for an athlete’s disciplined drills or a musician’s careful rehearsal. The translators of the Septuagint employed it in Proverbs and Sirach for the intentional cultivation of wisdom—a pattern that anticipates the New Testament’s call to “train yourself for godliness” (1 Timothy 4:7), even though the precise 3260 form is absent there. Biblical-Theological Themes • Diligent Preparation. Scripture consistently commends forethought that issues in righteous action (Proverbs 24:27; Luke 14:28-31). The word behind 3260 supplies the vocabulary for that mindset. Christological Perspective The Gospels portray Jesus withdrawing to solitary places to pray (Mark 1:35) and to reflect on the Father’s will (John 5:19-20). Though the evangelists do not employ the 3260 lemma, the activity it denotes finds its perfect fulfillment in the Lord’s life of unbroken communion and obedience. Pastoral and Discipleship Implications 1. Scripture Intake: Encourage believers to move from rapid reading to sustained reflection, allowing the Word to penetrate heart and habits (Psalm 119:15). Historical Witness • Early Church: Fathers such as Origen and Jerome urged continuous meditation on Scripture, seeing it as the soul’s daily bread. Doctrinal Reflection Because all Scripture is God-breathed (2 Timothy 3:16), careful meditation is an act of reverence, acknowledging both the authority and sufficiency of the Word. The discipline combats the drift of the heart, fortifies assurance, and equips the church for every good work. Conclusion Although Strong’s 3260 does not surface in the Greek New Testament, its underlying concept permeates the biblical storyline: God’s people are shaped by what they deliberately keep before their minds. Thoughtful meditation that issues in obedient practice remains an indispensable means of grace for every generation. Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance μελῶν — 2 Occ.μέλος — 5 Occ. Μελχὶ — 2 Occ. Μελχισεδέκ — 8 Occ. ἔμελεν — 2 Occ. μέλει — 7 Occ. μελέτω — 1 Occ. μεμβράνας — 1 Occ. μέμφεται — 1 Occ. μεμφόμενος — 1 Occ. μὲν — 182 Occ. Μενοῦν — 1 Occ. μενοῦνγε — 2 Occ. μέντοι — 8 Occ. ἐμείναμεν — 2 Occ. ἔμειναν — 2 Occ. ἔμεινεν — 10 Occ. ἔμενεν — 3 Occ. ἔμενον — 1 Occ. μεῖναι — 6 Occ. |
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