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 timesAppears 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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logos (G3056)
word, saying, account