Original Word: διαλογίζομαι
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: dialogizomai
Pronunciation: dee-al-og-ID-zom-ahee
Phonetic Spelling: (dee-al-og-id'-zom-ahee)
Definition: I reason (with), debate (with), consider.
Meaning: The verb διαλογίζομαι primarily means to reason, to deliberate, to consider, or to ponder. It involves a process of thinking or reasoning through something, often with an implication of questioning or doubting.

Word Origin: From διά (dia, meaning "through" or "because of") and λογίζομαι (logizomai, meaning "to reason" or "to consider").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for διαλογίζομαι, similar concepts of reasoning or deliberation can be found in Hebrew words such as חָשַׁב (chashab, Strong's H2803), which means to think, plan, or reckon, and דָּבַר (dabar, Strong's H1696), which can mean to speak or reason. These Hebrew terms reflect the broader biblical theme of thoughtful consideration and the role of the mind in spiritual matters.

Usage: The term διαλογίζομαι is used in the New Testament to describe the act of reasoning or deliberating, often internally. It can refer to both positive and negative forms of reasoning, including doubt or questioning of faith.

Context: The Greek verb διαλογίζομαι appears in several New Testament passages, reflecting a range of contexts where reasoning or internal deliberation is involved. It is often used to describe the thought processes of individuals as they grapple with understanding Jesus' teachings or actions.

In the Gospels, διαλογίζομαι is frequently used to depict the internal questioning or reasoning of the disciples or the crowds. For example, in Matthew 16:7, the disciples "began to discuss among themselves" (BSB) when they misunderstood Jesus' warning about the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees. Here, διαλογίζομαι captures their internal deliberation and confusion.

In Mark 2:8, Jesus perceives the reasoning in the hearts of the scribes who question His authority to forgive sins: "Why do you question these things in your hearts?" (BSB). This usage highlights the aspect of διαλογίζομαι that involves questioning or doubting, often in a skeptical or critical manner.

The verb also appears in contexts of more neutral or positive reasoning. In Luke 12:17, a rich man "thought to himself" (BSB) about what to do with his abundant crops, illustrating a deliberation over practical matters.

Overall, διαλογίζομαι encompasses a spectrum of reasoning activities, from sincere questioning and contemplation to skeptical doubt. It underscores the importance of the mind's engagement in faith and understanding, as well as the potential pitfalls of over-reliance on human reasoning without divine insight.

1260 dialogízomai (from 1223 /diá, "thoroughly," which intensifies 3049 /logízomai, "reckon, add up") – properly, go back-and-forth when evaluating, in a way that typically leads to a confused conclusion. The term implies one confused mind interacting with other confused minds, each further reinforcing the original confusion.

Word Origin
from dia and logizomai
Definition
to consider
NASB Translation
discuss (4), discussing (1), pondering (1), reason (1), reasoned (1), reasoning (7), wondering (1).

STRONGS NT 1260: διαλογίζομαι

διαλογίζομαι; deponent middle; imperfect διελογιζομην; (1 aorist διελογισάμην, Luke 20:14 Lachmann); (διά as in διαλέγομαι); "to bring together different reasons, to reckon up the reasons, to reason, revolve in one's mind, deliberate": simply, Luke 1:29; Luke 5:21; ἐν τῇ καρδία, Mark 2:6, 8; Luke 5:22; with addition of περί τίνος, Luke 3:15; ἐν ἑαυτῷ (or ἑαυτοῖς), within himself, etc., Mark 2:8; Luke 12:17; ἐν ἑαυτοῖς equivalent to ἐν ἀλλήλοις among themselves, Matthew 16:7f; πρός ἑαυτούς equivalent to πρός ἀλλήλους, one turned toward another, one with another, Mark 9:33 Rec.; L T Tr WH; Luke 20:14; πρός ἀλλήλους, Mark 8:16; παῥ ἑαυτοῖς (see παρά, II. c.), Matthew 21:25 (L Tr WH text ἐν ἑαυτοῖς); ὅτι, John 11:50 Rec.; ὅτι equivalent to περί τούτου ὅτι, Mark 8:17. (For חָשַׁב several times in the Psalms; 2 Macc. 12:43; in Greek writings from Plato and Xenophon down.)

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

consider, dispute, muse, reason, think.

From dia and logizomai; to reckon thoroughly, i.e. (genitive case) to deliberate (by reflection or discussion) -- cast in mind, consider, dispute, muse, reason, think.

see GREEK dia

see GREEK logizomai

Forms and Transliterations

διαλογιζεσθαι διαλογίζεσθαι διαλογιζεσθε διαλογίζεσθε διαλογιζομενοι διαλογιζόμενοι διαλογιζομενων διαλογιζομένων διαλογιζονται διαλογίζονται διαλογιούνται διελογιζεσθε διελογίζεσθε διελογιζετο διελογίζετο διελογιζοντο διελογίζοντο διελογισάμην διελογίσαντο διελογίσατο dialogizesthai dialogízesthai dialogizesthe dialogízesthe dialogizomenoi dialogizómenoi dialogizomenon dialogizomenōn dialogizoménon dialogizoménōn dialogizontai dialogízontai dielogizesthe dielogízesthe dielogizeto dielogízeto dielogizonto dielogízonto

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