Definition of "pondus" []

• An old English measure of weight, usually of wool, perhaps equal to 3 cloves. (noun)

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• "The Hebrew word K+uoB+W+D+, signifies "pondus," or "weight;" whereunto the apostle alludes when he speaks of "an eternal weight of glory," 2 Cor. iv."
• "Dulce lignum, dulci clavo, dulce pondus sustinens!"
• "As opposed to the first vision, in which he was pulled away from God by the weight pondus of how own carnal habit, the vision at Ostia reinforced his belief that the goods of the world, over which he had previously lusted, are nothing compared to the joy of resting in God for all eternity."