KJV Dictionary Definition: meditate

meditate

MED'ITATE, v.i. L. meditor.

1. To dwell on any thing in thought; to contemplate; to study; to turn or revolve any subject in the mind; appropriately but not exclusively used of pious contemplation, or a consideration of the great truths of religion.

His delight is in the law of the Lord, and in his law doth he meditate day and night. Ps.1.

2. To intend; to have in contemplation.

I meditate to pass the remainder of life in a state of undisturbed repose.

MED'ITATE, v.t. To plan by revolving in the mind; to contrive; to intend.

Some affirmed that I meditated a war.

1. To think on; to revolve in the mind.

Blessed is the man that doth meditate good things.

meditated

MED'ITATED, pp. Planned; contrived.

meditating

MED'ITATING, ppr. Revolving in the mind; contemplating; contriving.

meditation

MEDITA'TION, n. L.meditatio. Close or continued thought; the turning or revolving of a subject in the mind; serious contemplation.

Let the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength and my Redeemer. Ps.19.

meditative

MED'ITATIVE, a. Addicted to meditation.

1. Expressing meditation or design.

Definitions from Webster's American Dictionary of the English Language, 1828.
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