◄ 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: I repent, change my mind, change the inner man (particularly with reference to acceptance of the will of God), repent. Meaning: To change one's mind or purpose; to repent. Word Origin: From μετά (meta, meaning "after" or "beyond") and νοέω (noeō, meaning "to think" or "to perceive"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of repentance in the Old Testament is often associated with the Hebrew word שׁוּב (shub, Strong's 7725), which means "to turn back" or "to return." Another related term is נָחַם (nacham, Strong's 5162), which can mean "to be sorry" or "to comfort," often used in the context of relenting or changing one's mind. These terms convey a similar idea of turning away from sin and returning to God, paralleling the New Testament concept of μετανοέω. Usage: The verb μετανοέω is used in the New Testament to denote a transformative change of heart and mind, often in the context of turning away from sin and turning towards God. It is a call to repentance and a fundamental aspect of the Christian message. Context: The term μετανοέω is central to the New Testament's message of repentance and conversion. It appears prominently in the preaching of John the Baptist and Jesus Christ, emphasizing the necessity of a radical reorientation of one's life towards God. In Matthew 3:2, John the Baptist declares, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near." Similarly, Jesus begins His ministry with the call to repentance in Matthew 4:17: "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near." The concept of μετανοέω goes beyond mere regret or remorse for past actions. It involves a conscious decision to change one's mind and behavior, aligning oneself with God's will. This transformation is often accompanied by a recognition of one's sinfulness and a sincere desire to seek forgiveness and live a life pleasing to God. In Acts 2:38, Peter exhorts the crowd at Pentecost, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins." Here, repentance is linked with baptism and the reception of the Holy Spirit, marking the beginning of a new life in Christ. The Apostle Paul also emphasizes the importance of repentance in his ministry. In Acts 26:20, he recounts his message to both Jews and Gentiles: "that they should repent and turn to God, performing deeds consistent with repentance." This underscores that genuine repentance results in a tangible change in behavior and actions. The call to μετανοέω is a recurring theme throughout the New Testament, highlighting its significance in the Christian faith. It is a call to abandon sin, embrace God's grace, and pursue a life of holiness and obedience. 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.