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The concept of "thinks" in the Bible is closely related to the mind, thoughts, and the inner reflections of the heart. The Bible places significant emphasis on the nature and quality of one's thoughts, as they are seen as a reflection of one's spiritual state and relationship with God.

Biblical Understanding of Thoughts

In the Old Testament, the Hebrew word often translated as "thoughts" is "machashabah," which can refer to plans, intentions, or purposes. In the New Testament, the Greek word "logismos" is used, which can mean reasoning or imagination. The Bible consistently teaches that God is concerned with the thoughts of individuals, as they reveal the true nature of a person.

God's Knowledge of Thoughts

Scripture affirms that God is omniscient and fully aware of human thoughts. Psalm 139:2 states, "You know when I sit and when I rise; You understand my thoughts from afar." This verse highlights God's intimate knowledge of our inner life. Similarly, in Jeremiah 17:10, God declares, "I, the LORD, search the heart; I examine the mind to reward each person according to their conduct, according to what their deeds deserve."

The Importance of Righteous Thinking

The Bible encourages believers to cultivate righteous and pure thoughts. In Philippians 4:8, the Apostle Paul exhorts, "Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things." This passage underscores the importance of focusing one's mind on virtuous and godly matters.

The Battle for the Mind

The New Testament often describes the Christian life as a spiritual battle, with the mind being a primary battleground. In 2 Corinthians 10:5, Paul writes, "We tear down arguments and every presumption set up against the knowledge of God; and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ." This verse emphasizes the need for believers to actively control their thoughts and align them with the teachings of Christ.

Transformation Through Renewed Thinking

The transformation of the believer's life is closely linked to the renewal of the mind. Romans 12:2 instructs, "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to discern what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God." This renewal is a work of the Holy Spirit, enabling believers to discern and follow God's will.

The Heart and Thoughts

In biblical anthropology, the heart is often seen as the seat of thoughts and intentions. Proverbs 4:23 advises, "Guard your heart with all diligence, for from it flow the springs of life." This verse highlights the importance of protecting one's inner life, as it influences outward behavior and spiritual health.

Evil Thoughts and Sin

The Bible also warns against evil thoughts, which can lead to sinful actions. Jesus taught in Mark 7:21-23, "For from within the hearts of men come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, greed, wickedness, deceit, debauchery, envy, slander, arrogance, and foolishness. All these evils come from within, and these are what defile a man." This passage illustrates the connection between internal thoughts and external sins.

Conclusion

The Bible's teachings on thoughts emphasize the importance of aligning one's mind with God's truth and righteousness. Believers are called to cultivate a thought life that reflects their faith and commitment to Christ, recognizing that their thoughts are known by God and have a profound impact on their spiritual journey.
Greek
1380. dokeo -- to have an opinion, to seem
... best (1), seemed fitting (1), seemed good (4), seems (3), suppose (5), supposed
(2), supposes (1), supposing (4), think (18), thinking (1), thinks (6), thought ...
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3049. logizomai -- to reckon, to consider
... 1), dwell (1), maintain (1), numbered (2), propose (1), reason (1), reckoned (2),
regard (4), regarded (3), suppose (1), take into account (3), thinks (1). ...
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3543. nomizo -- to practice, consider
... Word Origin from nomos Definition to practice, consider NASB Word Usage suppose
(1), supposed (4), supposing (3), think (4), thinks (1), thought (2). suppose. ...
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Strong's Hebrew
8176. shaar -- to calculate, reckon
... 8175c, 8176. shaar. 8177 . to calculate, reckon. Transliteration: shaar Phonetic
Spelling: (shaw-ar') Short Definition: thinks. Word Origin a prim. ...
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Which Thing Whoso Thinks Cannot have Been done by the Apostles...
... Section 6. Which thing whoso thinks cannot have been done by the Apostles?
6. Which thing whoso thinks cannot have been done by ...
/.../augustine/of the work of monks /section 6 which thing whoso.htm

Moreover, it Thinks it Has Attained Something Very Great if it is ...
... BOOK I. Chapter 23. Moreover, it thinks it has attained something very
great if it is able to? 23. Moreover, it thinks it has ...
/.../augustine/on christian doctrine in four books/chapter 23 moreover it thinks.htm

He Vainly Thinks that the Doubt About the Energies is to be Solved ...
... Book I. Section 29. He vainly thinks that the doubt about the energies is to be
solved by the beings, and reversely. Now let us see what comes next. ...
/.../gregory/gregory of nyssa dogmatic treatises etc/section 29 he vainly thinks.htm

If any one Perchance Thinks that we are Speaking Wicked Calumnies. ...
... Book V. 26 If any one perchance thinks that we are speaking wicked calumnies?
If any one perchance thinks that we are speaking ...
/.../the seven books of arnobius against the heathen/26 if any one perchance.htm

Whoever, Then, Thinks that He Understands the Holy Scriptures...
... BOOK I. Chapter 40. Whoever, then, thinks that he understands the Holy
Scriptures? 40. Whoever, then, thinks that he understands ...
/.../on christian doctrine in four books/chapter 40 whoever then thinks.htm

If, However, any one Thinks to Refute Our Argument on this Ground. ...
... IV."Apologetic Works. Chapter XXX. If, however, any one thinks to refute
our argument on this ground? If, however, any one thinks ...
/.../gregory/gregory of nyssa dogmatic treatises etc/chapter xxx if however any.htm

He Thinks, Besides, that those who Support the Cause of Christ by ...
... Chapter XII. He thinks, besides, that those who support the cause of
Christ by a reference to? He thinks, besides, that those ...
/.../origen/origen against celsus/chapter xii he thinks besides.htm

What Pelagius Thinks is Needful for Ease of Performance is Really ...
... A Treatise on the grace of christ, and on original sin, Chapter 30 [XXIX.]"What
Pelagius Thinks is Needful for Ease of Performance is Really Necessary for ...
/.../augustine/anti-pelagian writings/chapter 30 xxix what pelagius thinks.htm

Celsus, Moreover, Thinks that we have Invented this "Tree of Life" ...
... Chapter XXXVII. Celsus, moreover, thinks that we have invented this "tree
of life" to give an allegorical? Celsus, moreover, thinks ...
/.../origen/origen against celsus/chapter xxxvii celsus moreover thinks.htm

After These Matters, Then, He Thinks that He Can Make us ...
... Chapter LXII. After these matters, then, he thinks that he can make us
acquainted in a few? After these matters, then, he thinks ...
/.../origen/origen against celsus/chapter lxii after these matters.htm

Thesaurus
Thinks (20 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Thinks (20 Occurrences). ... If anyone thinks that he is wise
among you in this world, let him become a fool, that he may become wise. ...
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Lydia (5 Occurrences)
... This name was a popular one for women (compare Horace Odes i0.8; iii0.9; vi.20),
but Ramsay thinks she "was familiarly known in the town by the ethnic that ...
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Deceives (14 Occurrences)
... (DBY NIV). Galatians 6:3 For if a man thinks himself to be something when
he is nothing, he deceives himself. (WEB DBY NAS RSV NIV). ...
/d/deceives.htm - 10k

Deceive (48 Occurrences)
... 1 Corinthians 3:18 Let no one deceive himself. If anyone thinks that he is wise
among you in this world, let him become a fool, that he may become wise. ...
/d/deceive.htm - 22k

Bilhan (3 Occurrences)
... of as authorized by the steward as amounting in money value to only about 5 British
pounds and 25 British pounds respectively, and thinks they represented not ...
/b/bilhan.htm - 10k

Bethbasi
... The name means "marsh," which Dr. Smith thinks impossible, and really "an echo of
an ancient name." Jonathan and Simon repaired the ruins of the fortified ...
/b/bethbasi.htm - 7k

Canneh (1 Occurrence)
... in Ezekiel 27:23. Cornill thinks Canneh is the Calneh of Amos 6:2, but
Cheyne thinks the name is really non-existent. He says the ...
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Criticism (1 Occurrence)
... Driver (Authority and Archaeology, 143-50), thinks "testimony of archaeology sometimes
determines the question decisively," but is "often strangely ...
/c/criticism.htm - 101k

Archaeology
... Driver (Authority and Archaeology, 143-50), thinks "testimony of archaeology sometimes
determines the question decisively," but is "often strangely ...
/a/archaeology.htm - 61k

Tabor (12 Occurrences)
... Ewald thinks that "Tabor" is a different pronunciation for "Deborah," and connects
with Genesis 35:8; but this is not likely. See OAK, 3. TABOR. ...
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Resources
What does it mean that “as a man thinks, so is he” in Proverbs 23:7? | GotQuestions.org

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Thinks (20 Occurrences)

Luke 8:18
Be careful therefore how you hear. For whoever has, to him will be given; and whoever doesn't have, from him will be taken away even that which he thinks he has."
(WEB WEY NAS RSV NIV)

Romans 14:14
I have known, and am persuaded, in the Lord Jesus, that nothing 'is' unclean of itself, except to him who is reckoning anything to be unclean -- to that one 'it is' unclean;
(See NAS RSV)

1 Corinthians 3:18
Let no one deceive himself. If anyone thinks that he is wise among you in this world, let him become a fool, that he may become wise.
(WEB DBY NAS RSV NIV)

1 Corinthians 8:2
But if anyone thinks that he knows anything, he doesn't yet know as he ought to know.
(WEB NIV)

1 Corinthians 10:12
Therefore let him who thinks he stands be careful that he doesn't fall.
(WEB WEY DBY NAS RSV)

1 Corinthians 14:37
If any man thinks himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him recognize the things which I write to you, that they are the commandment of the Lord.
(WEB DBY NAS RSV NIV)

Galatians 6:3
For if a man thinks himself to be something when he is nothing, he deceives himself.
(WEB WEY NAS RSV NIV)

Philippians 3:4
though I myself might have confidence even in the flesh. If any other man thinks that he has confidence in the flesh, I yet more:
(WEB RSV NIV)

James 1:26
If anyone among you thinks himself to be religious while he doesn't bridle his tongue, but deceives his heart, this man's religion is worthless. Peter's First Letter
(WEB WEY NAS RSV)

Deuteronomy 29:19
and it come to pass, when he heareth the words of this curse, that he bless himself in his heart, saying: 'I shall have peace, though I walk in the stubbornness of my heart--that the watered be swept away with the dry';
(See NIV)

1 Samuel 20:3
And David swore moreover, and said: 'Thy father knoweth well that I have found favour in thine eyes; and he saith: Let not Jonathan know this, lest he be grieved; but truly as the LORD liveth, and as thy soul liveth, there is but a step between me and death.'
(See RSV)

2 Samuel 16:3
The king said, "Where is your master's son?" Ziba said to the king, "Behold, he is staying in Jerusalem; for he said,'Today the house of Israel will restore me the kingdom of my father.'"
(See NIV)

Esther 8:5
And she said: 'If it please the king, and if I have found favour in his sight, and the thing seem right before the king, and I be pleasing in his eyes, let it be written to reverse the letters devised by Haman the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, which he wrote to destroy the Jews that are in all the king's provinces;
(See NIV)

Job 24:15
And the man whose desire is for the wife of another is waiting for the evening, saying, No eye will see me; and he puts a cover on his face. And in the night the thief goes about;
(See NIV)

Psalms 10:6
He says in his heart, "I shall not be shaken. For generations I shall have no trouble."
(See RSV)

Psalms 10:11
He says in his heart, "God has forgotten. He hides his face. He will never see it."
(See RSV)

Proverbs 23:7
for as he thinks about the cost, so he is. "Eat and drink!" he says to you, but his heart is not with you.
(WEB NAS)

Ecclesiastes 8:17
then I saw all the work of God, that man can't find out the work that is done under the sun, because however much a man labors to seek it out, yet he won't find it. Yes even though a wise man thinks he can comprehend it, he won't be able to find it.
(WEB)

Isaiah 44:19
No one thinks, neither is there knowledge nor understanding to say, "I have burned part of it in the fire. Yes, I have also baked bread on its coals. I have roasted meat and eaten it. Shall I make the rest of it into an abomination? Shall I bow down to a tree trunk?"
(WEB)

Lamentations 3:20
My soul hath them still in remembrance, and is bowed down within me.
(See RSV)

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