μεταμέλλομαι

metamellomaiVerbG3338

to repent

From: from G3326 (μετά) and the middle voice of G3199 (μέλω);

Short Definition

to care afterwards, i.e. regret

Full Lexicon Entry

depon., pass., to regret, repent one: , " (LXX)
Synonyms
μετανοέω, to change one's mind, repent. On the distinc­tion, difficult to maintain by usage, between these words, see Thayer; Tr., Syn., § lxix
LXX Usage: chiefly for נָהַם: ni.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

5 times

Appears 5 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Matthew
3
2 Corinthians
1
Hebrews
1

Key Passages

  • 2 Corinthians 7:8
  • Hebrews 7:21
  • Matthew 21:29
  • Matthew 21:32
  • Matthew 27:3

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