μετανοέω

metanoeōVerbG3340

to repent

From: from G3326 (μετά) and G3539 (νοιέω);

Short Definition

to think differently or afterwards, i.e. reconsider (morally, feel compunction)

Full Lexicon Entry

to change one's mind or purpose, hence, to repent; in NT (exc. ), of repentance from sin, involving amendment: *ἔκ *(מִן שׁוּב); ἐπί; absol. ; with inf.; ἐν σάκκῳ κ. σποδῷ.
Synonyms
μεταμέλομαι, q.v
LXX Usage: for נָחַם ni.,

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

32 times

Appears 32 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Revelation
10
Luke
9
Acts
5
Matthew
5
Mark
2

Key Passages

  • 2 Corinthians 12:21
  • Luke 10:13
  • Luke 16:30
  • Matthew 3:2
  • Revelation 2:5

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