### Core Meaning & Semantic Range
The Hebrew word **hâgîyg**, represented by `{{H1901}}`, refers to a **murmur**, **complaint**, or internal **meditation** and **musing**. It is a specific term that appears only **2 times** across **2 unique verses** in the Bible, indicating a focused application related to inner thought and feeling.
### Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis
In its biblical contexts, `{{H1901}}` describes two distinct forms of internal reflection. In Psalms, David asks the LORD `{{H3068}}` to "consider my **meditation**" [[Psalms 5:1]], framing it as a quiet, prayerful communication intended for God's ear. In contrast, it is also used to describe an intense inner state where the psalmist's heart `{{H3820}}` was hot, and "while I was **musing** the fire `{{H784}}` burned" [[Psalms 39:3]], suggesting an impassioned turmoil that builds until it must be spoken.
### Related Words & Concepts
Several related words help clarify the meaning of `{{H1901}}`:
* `{{H995}}` **bîyn** (to separate mentally... understand): In his prayer, David asks God to **consider** his meditation, implying a request for divine understanding of his innermost thoughts [[Psalms 5:1]].
* `{{H3820}}` **lêb** (the heart): This is the center of the fiery musing described in scripture. It is in the **heart** that the psalmist's feelings grow **hot** `{{H2552}}` [[Psalms 39:3]] and where God's word can be like a burning fire [[Jeremiah 20:9]].
* `{{H1197}}` **bâʻar** (to kindle, i.e. consume by fire): This word captures the intensity of the musing process. The internal fire that **burned** [[Psalms 39:3]] reflects a powerful emotional or spiritual state that cannot be contained.
### Theological Significance
The theological weight of `{{H1901}}` is found in its portrayal of the inner life of the believer.
* **A Form of Prayer:** The word is used in a direct appeal to the LORD, asking him to **consider** a personal **meditation**, highlighting that even unspoken or murmured thoughts are a valid form of communication with God [[Psalms 5:1]].
* **Expression of Intense Emotion:** `{{H1901}}` is not merely quiet thought but can be an intense internal process, described as a **musing** where the **heart** `{{H3820}}` grows **hot** `{{H2552}}` and a **fire** `{{H784}}` burns within [[Psalms 39:3]].
* **The Foundation for Spoken Word:** The act of **musing** can build to a point where it must be expressed verbally. This is seen when the psalmist, after his internal state burned, ultimately **spake** `{{H1696}}` with his **tongue** `{{H3956}}` [[Psalms 39:3]].
### Summary
In summary, `{{H1901}}` provides a nuanced look at the inner world of a person before God. Though rare, it effectively captures both the quiet, prayerful **meditation** directed toward God and the fiery, impassioned **musing** that precedes an outpouring of the heart. It illustrates that God is attentive to the full spectrum of human thought, from a gentle murmur to a burning fire within.
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