Strong’s G3341

μετάνοια

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

metanoia

Pronunciation

meh-tah'-noy-ah

Definition

Repentance

Meaning

repentance, a change of mind, change in the inner man.

Usage

The term "metanoia" refers to a transformative change of heart, especially a spiritual conversion. In the New Testament, it is often used to describe the act of repenting from sin and turning towards God. This repentance involves a sincere turning away from past wrongdoings and a commitment to a new way of life aligned with God's will.

Bible references

Matthew 3:8;Matthew 3:11;Mark 1:4;Luke 3:3;Luke 3:8;Luke 5:32;Luke 15:7;Luke 24:47;Acts 5:31;Acts 11:18;Acts 13:24;Acts 19:4;Acts 20:21;Acts 26:20;Romans 2:4;2 Corinthians 7:9;2 Corinthians 7:10;2 Timothy 2:25;Hebrews 6:1;Hebrews 6:6;Hebrews 12:17;2 Peter 3:9