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repent, repentance

Definition:

The terms "repent" and "repentance" refer to turning away from sin and turning back to God.

  • To "repent" literally means to "change one's mind."
  • In the Bible, "repent" usually means to turn away from a sinful, human way of thinking and acting, and to turn to God's way of thinking and acting.
  • When people truly repent of their sins, God forgives them and helps them start obeying him.

Translation Suggestions:

  • The term, "repent" can be translated with a word or phrase that means, "turn back (to God)" or "turn away from sin and toward God" or "turn toward God, away from sin."
  • Often the term, "repentance" can be translated using the verb "repent." For example, "God has given repentance to Israel" could be translated as, "God has enabled Israel to repent."
  • Other ways to translate "repentance" could include "to turn away from sin" or "turning to God and away from sin."

(See also: forgive · sin · turn)

Bible References:

Examples from the Bible stories:

  • 16-02 After many years of disobeying God and being oppressed by their enemies, the Israelites repented and asked God to rescue them.
  • 17-13 David repented of his sin and God forgave him.
  • 19-18 They (prophets) warned people that God would destroy them if they did not repent.
  • 24-02 Many people came out to the wilderness to listen to John. He preached to them, saying, "Repent, for the kingdom of God is near!"
  • 42-08""It was also written in the scriptures that my disciples will proclaim that everyone should repent in order to receive forgiveness for their sins. "
  • 44-05"So now, repent and turn to God so that your sins will be washed away."