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G357 · Greek · New Testament
ἀναλογίζομαι
analogízomai
Verb (middle)
To consider carefully / To think over / To meditate on

Definition

The Greek verb analogízomai (ἀναλογίζομαι) means to consider carefully, reckon thoroughly, or think through. It appears once in Hebrews 12:3 as an exhortation to fix one's thoughts deliberately on Christ.

Usage & Theological Significance

Analogízomai in Hebrews 12:3 is the antidote to spiritual fatigue: 'Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.' The word calls for a sustained, deliberate fixing of the mind on Christ's endurance — not a casual glance but a deep reckoning. This is biblical meditation: turning the mind repeatedly toward a truth until it reshapes our inner world. When believers grow weary, the prescription is not strategy or self-help but analogízomai — look long and hard at Jesus. His endurance becomes the resource for ours.

Key Bible Verses

Hebrews 12:3 Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.
Hebrews 12:1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles.
Hebrews 12:2 Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame.
Philippians 4:8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable — think about such things.
Psalm 77:12 I will consider all your works and meditate on all your mighty deeds.

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