◄ 3340. metanoeó ►
Strong's Lexicon metanoeó: Repent Original Word: μετανοέω Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: metanoeó Pronunciation: meh-tah-no-EH-oh Phonetic Spelling: (met-an-o-eh'-o) Definition: Repent Meaning: I repent, change my mind, change the inner man (particularly with reference to acceptance of the will of God), repent. Word Origin: From the Greek words "meta" (meaning "after" or "beyond") and "noeo" (meaning "to think" or "to perceive"), thus implying a change of mind or heart. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with repentance is "שׁוּב" (shuv, Strong's H7725), which means to turn back or return, emphasizing a return to God and His ways. Usage: The term "metanoeó" is primarily used in the New Testament to denote a profound change of mind and heart, often associated with turning away from sin and turning towards God. It involves a recognition of wrongdoing, a sincere regret or remorse, and a commitment to change one's behavior and align with God's will. This concept is central to the Christian message of salvation and is often linked with faith and conversion. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the idea of repentance was not as emphasized as in Jewish and Christian contexts. For the early Christians, repentance was not merely an emotional response but a decisive turning point in one's life. It was a call to abandon former ways and embrace a new life in Christ. This was particularly significant in the context of the early church, where converts often came from pagan backgrounds and needed to renounce their previous beliefs and practices. HELPS Word-studies 3340 metanoéō (from 3326 /metá, "changed after being with" and 3539 /noiéō, "think") – properly, "think differently after," "after a change of mind"; to repent (literally, "think differently afterwards"). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from meta and noeó Definition to change one's mind or purpose NASB Translation repent (26), repented (5), repents (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3340: μετανοέω μετανοέω, μετάνω; future μετανοήσω; 1 aorist μετενόησα; from (Antiphon), Xenophon down; the Sept. several times for נִחַם; to change one's mind, i. e. to repent (to feel sorry that one has done this or that, Jonah 3:9), of having offended someone, Luke 17:3f; with ἐπί τίνι added (the dative of the wrong, Hebrew עַל, Amos 7:3; Joel 2:13; Jonah 3:10; Jonah 4:2), of (on account of) something (so Latinme paenitet alicujus rei), 2 Corinthians 12:21; used especially of those who, conscious of their sins and with manifest tokens of sorrow, are intent; on obtaining God's pardon; to repent (Latinpaenitentiam agere): μετανοῶ ἐν σάκκῳ καί σποδῷ, clothed in sackcloth and besprinkled with ashes, Matthew 11:21; Luke 10:13. to change one's mind for the better, heartily to amend with abhorrence of one's past sins: Matthew 3:2; Matthew 4:17; Mark 1:15 (cf. Matthew 3:6 ἐξομολογούμενοι τάς ἁμαρτίας αὐτῶν; Matthew 3:8 and Luke 3:8 καρπούς ἀξίους τῆς μετανοίας, i. e. conduct worthy of a heart changed and abhorring sin); (Matthew 11:20; Mark 6:12); Luke 13:3, 5; Luke 15:7, 10; Luke 16:30; Acts 2:38; Acts 3:19; Acts 17:30; Revelation 2:5, 16; Revelation 3:3, 19; on the phrase μετανοεῖν εἰς τό κήρυγμα τίνος, Matthew 12:41 and Luke 11:32, see εἰς, B. II. 2 d.; (Winer's Grammar, 397 (371)). Since τό μετανοεῖν expresses mental direction, the termini from which and to which may be specified: ἀπό τῆς κακίας, to withdraw or turn one's soul from, etc. (cf. Winers Grammar, 622 (577); especially Buttmann, 322 (277)), Acts 8:22; ἐκ τίνος, Revelation 2:21; Revelation 9:20; Revelation 16:11 (see ἐκ, I. 6; (cf. Buttmann, 327 (281), and Winer's Grammar, as above)); μετανοεῖν καί ἐπιστρέφειν ἐπί τόν Θεόν, Acts 26:20; followed by an infinitive indicating purpose (Winer's Grammar, 318 (298)), Revelation 16:9. (Synonym: see μεταμέλομαι.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance repent. From meta and noieo; to think differently or afterwards, i.e. Reconsider (morally, feel compunction) -- repent. see GREEK meta see GREEK noieo Forms and Transliterations μετανοειν μετανοείν μετανοεῖν μετάνοειν Μετανοειτε μετανοείτε Μετανοεῖτε μετανοησαι μετανοήσαι μετανοῆσαι μετανοήσαις μετανοησαντων μετανοησάντων Μετανοησατε Μετανοήσατε μετανοήσει μετανοηση μετανοήση μετανοήσῃ μετανοησης μετανοήσης μετανοήσῃς μετανοησον μετανόησον μετανοησουσιν μετανοήσουσιν μετανοήσω μετανοήσωσι μετανοήσωσιν μετανοητε μετανοήτε μετανοῆτε μετανοουντι μετανοούντι μετανοοῦντι Μετανοω μετανοώ Μετανοῶ μετανοών μετανοωσιν μετανοῶσιν μετενόησα μετενοησαν μετενόησαν μετενόησεν metanoein metanoeîn Metanoeite Metanoeîte metanoesai metanoêsai metanoēsai metanoē̂sai metanoesanton metanoesánton metanoēsantōn metanoēsántōn Metanoesate Metanoēsate Metanoḗsate metanoese metanoēsē metanoḗsei metanoḗsēi metanoḗseis metanoḗsēis metanoeses metanoēsēs metanoeson metanoēson metanóeson metanóēson metanoesosin metanoēsōsin metanoḗsosin metanoḗsōsin metanoesousin metanoēsousin metanoḗsousin metanoete metanoête metanoēte metanoē̂te Metanoo Metanoô Metanoō Metanoō̂ metanoosin metanoôsin metanoōsin metanoō̂sin metanoounti metanooûnti metenoesan metenoēsan metenóesan metenóēsan Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Matthew 3:2 V-PMA-2P GRK: καὶ λέγων Μετανοεῖτε ἤγγικεν γὰρ NAS: Repent, for the kingdom of heaven KJV: And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom INT: And saying Repent has drawn near indeed Matthew 4:17 V-PMA-2P GRK: καὶ λέγειν Μετανοεῖτε ἤγγικεν γὰρ NAS: and say, Repent, for the kingdom KJV: and to say, Repent: for the kingdom INT: and to say Repent has drawn near indeed Matthew 11:20 V-AIA-3P GRK: ὅτι οὐ μετενόησαν NAS: because they did not repent. KJV: were done, because they repented not: INT: because not they repented Matthew 11:21 V-AIA-3P GRK: καὶ σποδῷ μετενόησαν NAS: which occurred in you, they would have repented long ago KJV: Sidon, they would have repented long ago INT: and ashes they had repented Matthew 12:41 V-AIA-3P GRK: αὐτήν ὅτι μετενόησαν εἰς τὸ NAS: it because they repented at the preaching KJV: because they repented at INT: it for they repented at the Mark 1:15 V-PMA-2P GRK: τοῦ θεοῦ μετανοεῖτε καὶ πιστεύετε NAS: is at hand; repent and believe KJV: is at hand: repent ye, and INT: of God repent and believe Mark 6:12 V-PSA-3P GRK: ἐκήρυξαν ἵνα μετανοῶσιν NAS: out and preached that [men] should repent. KJV: and preached that men should repent. INT: they preached that they should repent Luke 10:13 V-AIA-3P GRK: σποδῷ καθήμενοι μετενόησαν NAS: occurred in you, they would have repented long ago, KJV: a great while ago repented, sitting INT: ashes sitting they had repented Luke 11:32 V-AIA-3P GRK: αὐτήν ὅτι μετενόησαν εἰς τὸ NAS: it, because they repented at the preaching KJV: it: for they repented at the preaching INT: it because they repented at the Luke 13:3 V-PSA-2P GRK: ἐὰν μὴ μετανοῆτε πάντες ὁμοίως NAS: but unless you repent, you will all KJV: but, except ye repent, ye shall all INT: if not you repent all likewise Luke 13:5 V-ASA-2P GRK: ἐὰν μὴ μετανοῆτε πάντες ὡσαύτως NAS: but unless you repent, you will all KJV: but, except ye repent, ye shall all INT: if not you repent all in like manner Luke 15:7 V-PPA-DMS GRK: ἑνὶ ἁμαρτωλῷ μετανοοῦντι ἢ ἐπὶ NAS: one sinner who repents than over KJV: sinner that repenteth, more than INT: one sinner repenting [more] than over Luke 15:10 V-PPA-DMS GRK: ἑνὶ ἁμαρτωλῷ μετανοοῦντι NAS: one sinner who repents. KJV: one sinner that repenteth. INT: one sinner repenting Luke 16:30 V-FIA-3P GRK: πρὸς αὐτοὺς μετανοήσουσιν NAS: to them from the dead, they will repent!' KJV: from the dead, they will repent. INT: to them they will repent Luke 17:3 V-ASA-3S GRK: καὶ ἐὰν μετανοήσῃ ἄφες αὐτῷ NAS: him; and if he repents, forgive KJV: and if he repent, forgive him. INT: and if he should repent forgive him Luke 17:4 V-PIA-1S GRK: σὲ λέγων Μετανοῶ ἀφήσεις αὐτῷ NAS: saying, 'I repent,' forgive KJV: saying, I repent; thou shalt forgive INT: you saying I repent you will forgive him Acts 2:38 V-AMA-2P GRK: πρὸς αὐτούς Μετανοήσατε φησίν καὶ NAS: Peter [said] to them, Repent, and each KJV: unto them, Repent, and be baptized INT: to them Repent said and Acts 3:19 V-AMA-2P GRK: μετανοήσατε οὖν καὶ NAS: Therefore repent and return, so KJV: Repent ye therefore, and INT: Repent therefore and Acts 8:22 V-AMA-2S GRK: μετανόησον οὖν ἀπὸ NAS: Therefore repent of this wickedness KJV: Repent therefore of INT: Repent therefore of Acts 17:30 V-PNA GRK: πάντας πανταχοῦ μετανοεῖν NAS: [people] everywhere should repent, KJV: men every where to repent: INT: all everywhere to repent Acts 26:20 V-PNA GRK: ἔθνεσιν ἀπήγγελλον μετανοεῖν καὶ ἐπιστρέφειν NAS: and [even] to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn KJV: [then] to the Gentiles, that they should repent and INT: Gentiles declaring [to them] to repent and to turn 2 Corinthians 12:21 V-APA-GMP GRK: καὶ μὴ μετανοησάντων ἐπὶ τῇ NAS: who have sinned in the past and not repented of the impurity, KJV: have not repented of the uncleanness INT: and not having repented of the Revelation 2:5 V-AMA-2S GRK: πέπτωκας καὶ μετανόησον καὶ τὰ NAS: you have fallen, and repent and do KJV: thou art fallen, and repent, and do INT: you have fallen and repent and the Revelation 2:5 V-ASA-2S GRK: ἐὰν μὴ μετανοήσῃς NAS: out of its place-- unless you repent. KJV: place, except thou repent. INT: if not you should repent Revelation 2:16 V-AMA-2S GRK: μετανόησον οὖν εἰ NAS: Therefore repent; or else KJV: Repent; or else I will come INT: Repent therefore if Strong's Greek 3340 34 Occurrences μετανοῆσαι — 1 Occ. μετανοησάντων — 1 Occ. Μετανοήσατε — 2 Occ. μετανοήσῃ — 2 Occ. μετανοήσῃς — 1 Occ. μετανοήσωσιν — 1 Occ. μετανόησον — 5 Occ. μετανοήσουσιν — 1 Occ. μετανοῆτε — 2 Occ. μετανοεῖν — 2 Occ. Μετανοεῖτε — 3 Occ. Μετανοῶ — 1 Occ. μετανοῶσιν — 1 Occ. μετανοοῦντι — 2 Occ. μετενόησαν — 9 Occ.