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 timesAppears 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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