μετάνοια: metanoia (G3341), a Greek word meaning "(subjectively) compunction (for guilt, including reformation); by implication, reversal (of (another's) decision)"
metanoia
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metanoia is a Greek word meaning "(subjectively) compunction (for guilt, including reformation)".
repentance; a change of mind
Its core semantic range includes: repentance.
- compunction for guilt, including reformation
- reversal of a prior decision
Lexical data derived from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance. See full disclaimer
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μετάνοια
Pronunciationmetanoia
G3341
(subjectively) compunction (for guilt, including reformation); by implication, reversal (of (another's) decision)
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