Strong’s G1994

ἐπιστρέφω

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

epistrephó

Pronunciation

eh-pee-STREF-oh

Definition

To turn, to return, to turn back, to convert

Meaning

(a) trans: I turn (back) to (towards), (b) intrans: I turn (back) (to [towards]); I come to myself.

Usage

The verb "epistrephó" primarily means to turn or return, often implying a change of direction or a conversion. In the New Testament, it is frequently used in a spiritual sense, referring to turning back to God or converting to faith in Christ. It can denote both a physical turning and a metaphorical or spiritual turning, such as repentance or conversion.

Bible references

Matthew 10:13;Matthew 12:44;Matthew 13:15;Matthew 24:18;Mark 4:12;Mark 5:30;Mark 8:33;Mark 13:16;Luke 1:16;Luke 1:17;Luke 2:39;Luke 8:55;Luke 17:4;Luke 17:31;Luke 22:32;John 21:20;Acts 3:19;Acts 9:35;Acts 9:40;Acts 11:21;Acts 14:15;Acts 15:19;Acts 15:36;Acts 16:18;Acts 26:18