ponder

Everyday

To ponder is to think about something slowly and carefully for a long time before deciding. tree →

In the lessons

a character thinks hard before choosing, answering or acting; «ponder over» means think deeply about a problem

Examples

• I must ponder this puzzle before I answer. tree →
• She pondered the words for a long time. tree →
• The old man pondered over the riddle until he understood it. tree →

Note

nothing for maths

In Jewish tradition

Interpretation: Abraham is said to have pondered the world until he understood its secrets. Through such thought he is said to have come to the wisdom of Sefer Yetzirah. In the primary lessons: a character thinks hard before choosing, answering or acting; «ponder over» means think deeply about a problem

Examples

• After that our father Abraham had seen, and pondered over, investigated, and understood these things, he designed, engraved, and composed them, and received them into his power (hands). (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1887) tree →
• I have pondered the days of old, the years of ancient times. (Writings PSA.77.6, JPS 1917) tree →
• And when I pondered how I might know this, it was wearisome in mine eyes; (Writings PSA.73.16, JPS 1917) tree →
• And besides that Koheleth was wise, he also taught the people knowledge; yea, he pondered, and sought out, and set in order many proverbs. (Writings ECC.12.9, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

nothing for maths