After doing a Bible study, you should focus on the verses. Another word for focusing is meditation. 1.

Webster's definition

Meditate from Webster's dictionary means to reflect upon, ponder, or contemplate, to plan or intend in the mind. a) Reflect upon, To reflect means to form an image of ( an object), to mirror, to give back a likeness, and to think or consider seriously. b) Ponder, To ponder means to weigh mentally, consider carefully. c) Contemplate To contemplate means to ponder or consider thoughtfully, to regard as possible, take seriously, to intend or anticipate d) Plan or intend in the mind. Each definition from the dictionary is similar to a different Hebrew or Greek word. 2. Different meaning of the word mediation

There are at least 7 Hebrew and 2 Greek words for the word MEDITATION. a) Hebrew 1897. hagah, haw-Gaw'; to murmur (in pleasure or anger); to ponder:-imagine, meditate, mourn, mutter, roar, X sore, speak, study, talk, utter. b) Hebrew 1902. higgayown, hig-Gaw-yone; intens. from Hebrew 1897; a murmuring sound, a musical notation (prob. similar to the modern affettuoso to indicate solemnity of movement); a machination, device, meditation, solemn sound. c) Hebrew 1901. hagiyg, haw-gheeg'; akin to Hebrew 1897; murmur, complaint:-meditation, musing. d) Hebrew 1900. haguwth, haw-gooth'; from Hebrew 1897; musing:-meditation.

e) Hebrew 7878. siyach, see'-akh; to ponder, converse (with oneself, and hence aloud), utter, commune, complain, declare, meditate, muse, pray, speak, talk (with). f) Hebrew 7879. siyach, see'-akh; from Hebrew 7878; a contemplation, an utterance, babbling, communication, complaint, meditation, prayer, talk. g) Hebrew 7881. siychah, see-khaw'; form of Hebrew 7879; reflection, devotion, meditation, prayer. h) Greek 3191. meletao, mel-et-ah'-o; to take care of, revolve in the mind:imagine, (pre-) meditate. i) 3. Greek 4304. promeletao, prom-el-et-ah'-o, to premeditate:-meditate before. We will now look at each of the Hebrew or Greek definition.

a) Hebrew1897. hagah, haw-gaw'; to murmur (in pleasure or anger); to ponder:-imagine, meditate, mourn, mutter, roar, X sore, speak, study, talk, utter. In the book of: Joshua 1:8 This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous,and then thou shalt have good success. Rewards:God will make our way prosperous and we will have good success. Times of meditation: day and night What to meditate on: The law (God's Word) Psalm 1:1 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. Psalm 1:2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. Psalm 1:3 And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. Rewards: Fruitfulness and prosperity Times of meditation: day and night What to meditate on: The law (God's Word)

Psalm 63:6 When I remember thee upon my bed, and meditate on thee in the night watches. Times of meditation: night Psalm 71:24 My tongue also shall talk of thy righteousness all the day long: for they are confounded, for they are brought unto shame, that seek my hurt. Rewards: Enemies confounded and brought to shame Times of meditation: day What to meditate on: God's Righteousness Psalm 77:12 I will meditate also of all thy work, and talk of thy doings. What to meditate on: The law (God's Word) Prov 15:28 The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things. Rewards: Being a disciple (studying to show oneself approved) b) Hebrew 1902. higgayown, hig-gaw-yone; intens. from Hebrew 1897; a murmuring sound, a musical notation (prob. similar to the modern affettuoso to indicate solemnity of movement); a machination, device, meditation, solemn sound. Psalm 19:14 Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer. Rewards: God is my strength and redeemer. c) Hebrew 1901. hagiyg, haw-gheeg'; akin to Hebrew 1897; murmur, complaint:-meditation, musing. Psalm 39:3 My heart was hot within me, while I was musing the fire burned: then spake I with my tongue, Times of meditation: When God put a burning desire in our hearts Musing - To ponder, meditate, consider reflectively, deliberate at length, and wonder Reflectively - Of, pertaining to, produced by, or resulting from reflection Reflection - concentration of the mind, careful consideration Deliberate - to take careful thought, to consult with another in reaching a decision, ponder, premeditated d) Hebrew 1900. haguwth, haw-gooth'; from Hebrew 1897; musing:-meditation.

Psalm 49:3 My mouth shall speak of wisdom; and the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding. e) Hebrew 7878. siyach, see'-akh; to ponder, converse (with oneself, and hence aloud), utter, commune, complain, declare, meditate, muse, pray, speak, talk (with). 1 Chron 16:9 Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him, talk ye of all his wondrous works. What to meditate on: Wondrous works of God Psalm 55:17 Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and he shall hear my voice. Times of meditation: Evening, morning, and noon Psalm 77:6 I call to remembrance my song in the night: I commune with mine own heart: and my spirit made diligent search. Times of meditation: night Psalm 105:2 Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him: talk ye of all his wondrous works. What to meditate on: Wondrous works of God Psalm 119:15 I will meditate in thy precepts, and have respect unto thy ways. What to meditate on: Precepts ( God's Word ) Psalm 119:27 Make me to understand the way of thy precepts: so shall I talk of thy wondrous works. What to meditate on: Wondrous works of God and His Precepts ( God's Word ) Psalm 119:48 My hands also will I lift up unto thy commandments, which I have loved; and I will meditate in thy statutes. What to meditate on: Statutes ( God's Word ) Psalm 119:78 Let the proud be ashamed; for they dealt perversely with me without a cause:but I will meditate in thy precepts. What to meditate on: Precepts ( God's Word ) Psalm 143:5 I remember the days of old; I meditate on all thy works; I muse on the work of thy hands.

What to meditate on: Works of God Psalm 145:5 I will speak of the glorious honour of thy majesty, and of thy wondrous works. What to meditate on: Glory, honour, majesty, and wondrous works of God Prov 6:20 thy mother. Prov 6:21 My son, keep thy father's commandment, and forsake not the law of Bind them continually upon thine heart, and tie them about thy neck.

Prov 6:22 When thou goest, it shall lead thee; when thou sleepest, it shall keep thee; and when thou awakest, it shall talk with thee. Times of meditation: When we go, sleep, and wake up. Prov 6:23 For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life: f) Hebrew 7879. siyach, see'-akh; from Hebrew 7878; a contemplation, an utterance, babbling, communication, complaint, meditation, prayer, talk. Psalm 104:34 My meditation of him shall be sweet: I will be glad in the LORD. What to meditate on: God g) Hebrew 7881. siychah, see-khaw'; form of Hebrew 7879; reflection, devotion, meditation, prayer. Psalm 119:97 O how love I thy law! it is my meditation all the day. What to meditate on: Word of God Times of meditation: All the day. Psalm 119:99 I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation. What to meditate on: Testimonies ( Word of God ) Rewards: More understanding h) Greek 3191. meletao, mel-et-ah'-o; to take care of, revolve in the mind:imagine, (pre-) meditate.

Mark 13:11 But when they shall lead you, and deliver you up, take no thought beforehand what ye shall speak, neither do ye premeditate: but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour, that speak ye: for it is not ye that speak, but the Holy Ghost. Rewards: Answers and wisdom in different situations Luke 21:12 But before all these, they shall lay their hands on you, and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues, and into prisons, being brought before kings and rulers for my name's sake. Luke 21:13 Luke 21:14 answer: And it shall turn to you for a testimony. Settle it therefore in your hearts, not to meditate before what ye shall

Luke 21:15 For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist. Rewards: Wisdom and answers in different situations 1 Tim 4:15 Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all. Rewards: Advancement, furtherance or profiting i) Greek 4304. promeletao, prom-el-et-ah'-o, to premeditate:-meditate before.

1 Cor 2:7 But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory: Note: In this verse, the meaning meditate before was changed to ordained before or predestined.