repentance
[rəˈpentəns]
NOUN
[rəˈpentəns]
NOUN
- the action of repenting; sincere regret or remorse.
"each person who turns to God in genuine repentance and faith will be saved"
Repent – The Definition In Greek
The Greek word for repent is μετάνοια, said metanoia. The closest literal English meaning of the word is to have a change of mind, but might be better said, “to think differently afterwards” or “changing your mind after being with,” according to the HELPS word study and Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance.
To repent means to be convinced of another way, to change your mind or convictions. And in response to be convinced in your mind and heart, changing your actions. Repentance means turning from going your own way to going God’s way.
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