PON'DER, v.t. [L. pondero, from pondo, pondus, a pound; pendeo,pendo, to weigh.] 1. To weigh in the mind; to consider and compare the circumstances or consequences of an event, or the importance of the reasons for or against a decision. Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart. Luke 2.2. To view with deliberation; to examine. Ponder the path of thy feet. Prov.4. The Lord pondereth the hearts. Prov.21.To ponder on, is sometimes used, but is not be to countenanced.
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