Help QuickNav Adv. Options
NLT

NLT

Click to Change

Return to Top

Return to Top

Printer Icon

Print

Copy
Copy Options
Strong's
Red Letter
Copy Options
Cite Print
The Blue Letter Bible

Lexicon :: Strong's G3340 - metanoeō

Choose a new font size and typeface
μετανοέω
Transliteration
metanoeō (Key)
Pronunciation
met-an-o-eh'-o
Listen
Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
Dictionary Aids

Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 4:975,636

Trench's Synonyms: lxix. μετανοέω, μεταμέλομαι.

Strong’s Definitions

μετανοέω metanoéō, met-an-o-eh'-o; from G3326 and G3539; to think differently or afterwards, i.e. reconsider (morally, feel compunction):—repent.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 34x

The KJV translates Strong's G3340 in the following manner: repent (34x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 34x
The KJV translates Strong's G3340 in the following manner: repent (34x).

  1. to change one's mind, i.e. to repent

  2. to change one's mind for better, heartily to amend with abhorrence of one's past sins

    "Repentance (metanoia, 'change of mind') involves a turning with contrition from sin to God; the repentant sinner is in the proper condition to accept the divine forgiveness." (F. F. Bruce. The Acts of the Apostles [Greek Text Commentary], London: Tyndale, 1952, p. 97.)
Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
μετανοέω metanoéō, met-an-o-eh'-o; from G3326 and G3539; to think differently or afterwards, i.e. reconsider (morally, feel compunction):—repent.
STRONGS G3340:
μετανοέω, μετάνω; future μετανοήσω; 1 aorist μετενόησα; from (Antiphon), Xenophon down; the Sept. several times for נִחַם; to change one's mind, i. e. to repent (to feel sorry that one has done this or that, Jonah 3:9), of having offended someone, Luke 17:3f; with ἐπί τίνι added (the dative of the wrong, Hebrew עַל, Amos 7:3; Joel 2:13; Jonah 3:10; Jonah 4:2), of (on account of) something (so Latinme paenitet alicujus rei), 2 Corinthians 12:21; used especially of those who, conscious of their sins and with manifest tokens of sorrow, are intent; on obtaining God's pardon; to repent (Latinpaenitentiam agere): μετανοῶ ἐν σάκκῳ καί σποδῷ, clothed in sackcloth and besprinkled with ashes, Matthew 11:21; Luke 10:13. to change one's mind for the better, heartily to amend with abhorrence of one's past sins: Matthew 3:2; Matthew 4:17; Mark 1:15 (cf. Matthew 3:6 ἐξομολογούμενοι τάς ἁμαρτίας αὐτῶν; Matthew 3:8 and Luke 3:8 καρπούς ἀξίους τῆς μετανοίας, i. e. conduct worthy of a heart changed and abhorring sin); (Matthew 11:20; Mark 6:12); Luke 13:3, 5; Luke 15:7, 10; Luke 16:30; Acts 2:38; Acts 3:19; Acts 17:30; Revelation 2:5, 16; Revelation 3:3, 19; on the phrase μετανοεῖν εἰς τό κήρυγμα τίνος, Matthew 12:41 and Luke 11:32, see εἰς, B. II. 2 d.; (Winer's Grammar, 397 (371)). Since τό μετανοεῖν expresses mental direction, the termini from which and to which may be specified: ἀπό τῆς κακίας, to withdraw or turn one's soul from, etc. (cf. Winers Grammar, 622 (577); especially Buttmann, 322 (277)), Acts 8:22; ἐκ τίνος, Revelation 2:21; Revelation 9:20; Revelation 16:11 (see ἐκ, I. 6; (cf. Buttmann, 327 (281), and Winer's Grammar, as above)); μετανοεῖν καί ἐπιστρέφειν ἐπί τόν Θεόν, Acts 26:20; followed by an infinitive indicating purpose (Winer's Grammar, 318 (298)), Revelation 16:9. (Synonym: see μεταμέλομαι.)
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
Copyright © 2002, 2003, 2006, 2011 by Biblesoft, Inc.
All rights reserved. Used by permission. BibleSoft.com

BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Joel
2:13
Amos
7:3
Jonah
3:9; 3:10; 4:2
Matthew
3:2; 3:6; 3:8; 4:17; 11:20; 11:21; 12:41
Mark
1:15; 6:12
Luke
3:8; 10:13; 11:32; 13:3; 13:5; 15:7; 15:10; 16:30; 17:3
Acts
2:38; 3:19; 8:22; 17:30; 26:20
2 Corinthians
12:21
Revelation
2:5; 2:16; 2:21; 3:3; 3:19; 9:20; 16:9; 16:11

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G3340 matches the Greek μετανοέω (metanoeō),
which occurs 34 times in 32 verses in the MGNT Greek.

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box Mat 3:2

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 3:2 - “Repent of your sins and turn to God, for the Kingdom of Heaven is near.[fn]”

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box Mat 4:17

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 4:17 - From then on Jesus began to preach, “Repent of your sins and turn to God, for the Kingdom of Heaven is near.[fn]”

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box Mat 11:20

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 11:20 - Then Jesus began to denounce the towns where he had done so many of his miracles, because they hadn’t repented of their sins and turned to God.

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box Mat 11:21

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 11:21 - “What sorrow awaits you, Korazin and Bethsaida! For if the miracles I did in you had been done in wicked Tyre and Sidon, their people would have repented of their sins long ago, clothing themselves in burlap and throwing ashes on their heads to show their remorse.

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box Mat 12:41

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 12:41 - “The people of Nineveh will stand up against this generation on judgment day and condemn it, for they repented of their sins at the preaching of Jonah. Now someone greater than Jonah is here—but you refuse to repent.

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box Mar 1:15

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 1:15 - “The time promised by God has come at last!” he announced. “The Kingdom of God is near! Repent of your sins and believe the Good News!”

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box Mar 6:12

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 6:12 - So the disciples went out, telling everyone they met to repent of their sins and turn to God.

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box Luk 10:13

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 10:13 - “What sorrow awaits you, Korazin and Bethsaida! For if the miracles I did in you had been done in wicked Tyre and Sidon, their people would have repented of their sins long ago, clothing themselves in burlap and throwing ashes on their heads to show their remorse.

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box Luk 11:32

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 11:32 - The people of Nineveh will also stand up against this generation on judgment day and condemn it, for they repented of their sins at the preaching of Jonah. Now someone greater than Jonah is here—but you refuse to repent.

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box Luk 13:3

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 13:3 - Not at all! And you will perish, too, unless you repent of your sins and turn to God.

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box Luk 13:5

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 13:5 - No, and I tell you again that unless you repent, you will perish, too.”

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box Luk 15:7

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 15:7 - In the same way, there is more joy in heaven over one lost sinner who repents and returns to God than over ninety-nine others who are righteous and haven’t strayed away!

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box Luk 15:10

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 15:10 - In the same way, there is joy in the presence of God’s angels when even one sinner repents.”

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box Luk 16:30

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 16:30 - “The rich man replied, ‘No, Father Abraham! But if someone is sent to them from the dead, then they will repent of their sins and turn to God.’

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box Luk 17:3

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 17:3 - So watch yourselves! “If another believer[fn] sins, rebuke that person; then if there is repentance, forgive.

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box Luk 17:4

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 17:4 - Even if that person wrongs you seven times a day and each time turns again and asks forgiveness, you must forgive.”

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box Act 2:38

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 2:38 - Peter replied, “Each of you must repent of your sins and turn to God, and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. Then you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box Act 3:19

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 3:19 - Now repent of your sins and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped away.

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box Act 8:22

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 8:22 - Repent of your wickedness and pray to the Lord. Perhaps he will forgive your evil thoughts,

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box Act 17:30

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 17:30 - “God overlooked people’s ignorance about these things in earlier times, but now he commands everyone everywhere to repent of their sins and turn to him.

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box Act 26:20

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 26:20 - I preached first to those in Damascus, then in Jerusalem and throughout all Judea, and also to the Gentiles, that all must repent of their sins and turn to God—and prove they have changed by the good things they do.

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 12:21

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 12:21 - Yes, I am afraid that when I come again, God will humble me in your presence. And I will be grieved because many of you have not given up your old sins. You have not repented of your impurity, sexual immorality, and eagerness for lustful pleasure.

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box Rev 2:5

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 2:5 - Look how far you have fallen! Turn back to me and do the works you did at first. If you don’t repent, I will come and remove your lampstand from its place among the churches.

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box Rev 2:16

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 2:16 - Repent of your sin, or I will come to you suddenly and fight against them with the sword of my mouth.

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box Rev 2:21

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 2:21 - I gave her time to repent, but she does not want to turn away from her immorality.

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box Rev 2:22

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 2:22 - “Therefore, I will throw her on a bed of suffering,[fn] and those who commit adultery with her will suffer greatly unless they repent and turn away from her evil deeds.

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box Rev 3:3

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 3:3 - Go back to what you heard and believed at first; hold to it firmly. Repent and turn to me again. If you don’t wake up, I will come to you suddenly, as unexpected as a thief.

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box Rev 3:19

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 3:19 - I correct and discipline everyone I love. So be diligent and turn from your indifference.

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box Rev 9:20

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 9:20 - But the people who did not die in these plagues still refused to repent of their evil deeds and turn to God. They continued to worship demons and idols made of gold, silver, bronze, stone, and wood—idols that can neither see nor hear nor walk!

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box Rev 9:21

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 9:21 - And they did not repent of their murders or their witchcraft or their sexual immorality or their thefts.

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box Rev 16:9

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 16:9 - Everyone was burned by this blast of heat, and they cursed the name of God, who had control over all these plagues. They did not repent of their sins and turn to God and give him glory.

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box Rev 16:11

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 16:11 - and they cursed the God of heaven for their pains and sores. But they did not repent of their evil deeds and turn to God.
BLB Searches
Search the Bible
NLT
  [?]

Advanced Options

Other Searches

Multi-Verse Retrieval
x
NLT
Daily Devotionals
x

Blue Letter Bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on Christ and the Gospel of His peace and righteousness.

Daily Bible Reading Plans
x

Recognizing the value of consistent reflection upon the Word of God in order to refocus one's mind and heart upon Christ and His Gospel of peace, we provide several reading plans designed to cover the entire Bible in a year.

One-Year Plans

Two-Year Plan