Lexical Definition
Strong's Hebrew H8176
to act as gatekeeper ; (figuratively) to estimate
KJV usage: think.
Etymology: a primitive root; to split or open , i.e. (literally, but only as denominative from 8179 ); compare see 7778
Brown–Driver–Briggs Hebrew Lexicon
. Usage: think. think.
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