Strong’s H8666
תְּשׁוּבָה
Part of speech
Noun Feminine
Transliteration
tshuwbah
Pronunciation
teh-shoo-BAH
Definition
Return, repentance, answer
Meaning
a recurrence, a reply
Usage
The Hebrew word "teshubah" primarily denotes the concept of returning or turning back, often in the context of repentance. It signifies a change of mind and heart, a turning away from sin and a return to God. In the Hebrew Bible, it is frequently used to describe the act of repentance, where individuals or the nation of Israel turn back to God after a period of disobedience or idolatry.
Bible references
1 Samuel 7:17;2 Samuel 11:1;1 Kings 20:22;1 Kings 20:26;1 Chronicles 20:1;2 Chronicles 36:10;Job 21:34;Job 34:36