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ἐπιστρέφω

epistrephō

Modern Summary of Abbott-Smith’s Lexicon (1922)

The word "ἐπιστρέφω" (epistrephō) primarily means "to turn" or "to return," either physically or metaphorically. It can describe causing someone to turn toward something, such as God or virtue, or an individual turning themselves around. The term is also used to signify moral reform, a return to proper behavior, or transitioning from one state to another, such as darkness to light.

to revert (literally, figuratively or morally)

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The Greek word epistrephō means "to revert (literally, figuratively or morally)," encompassing related ideas including come again, convert, turn.

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ἐπιστρέφωshûwb — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally to retreat; often adverbial, again
שׁוּבto turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally to retreat; often adverbial, againparallel
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HebrewH7725

שׁוּב

shûwb

to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally to retreat; often adverbial, again

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H7725

שׁוּב

shûwb

to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally to retreat; often adverbial, again

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