Bible Dictionary
CONSIDER
To consider is to look closely, examine, or give serious thought to something. Scripture calls people to observe God’s works, reflect carefully, and regard faithful examples with reverence.
Definition
To consider is to look closely, examine, observe carefully, or give serious thought. It may also mean simply to see or behold, according to context.
Biblical Usage
Jesus’ teaching calls attention to careful observation of the birds and flowers. Scripture also urges thoughtful examination, serious reflection, and reverent regard for faithful examples.
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Historical Bible Dictionaries
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>kon-sid'-er: In the New Testament the force of the word is brought out most vividly in Mt 6:26 (katamanthano), where it means to "examine closely," as though the observer had to bend down for this purpose, and in Lu 12:27; Heb 10:24 (katanoeo, to "observe well"), while in Heb 13:7 the anatheoreo, "look up toward" or "look again at" is consistent with the reverential regard commended in the context. Used in the Old Testament for a variety of Hebrew terms, signifying inspecting (Pr 31:16), examining (Le 13:13), giving serious thoughts to (Ps 77:5 ; Isa 1:3), it often means little more than "see" or "behold" (Ps 8:3; 9:13).</p><p>H. E. Jacobs</p>