Strong's Lexicon ametamelétos: Irrevocable, unregretted, without repentance Original Word: ἀμεταμέλητος Word Origin: Derived from the Greek prefix "α-" (a-), meaning "not," and "μεταμέλομαι" (metamelomai), meaning "to regret" or "to repent." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "ametamelétos," the concept can be related to the Hebrew word "נָחַם" (nacham), which means to repent or regret, often used in contexts where God does not change His mind (e.g., Numbers 23:19). Usage: The term "ametamelétos" is used to describe something that is not subject to change or regret. It conveys the idea of a decision or action that is final and not to be repented of. In the New Testament, it is used to emphasize the certainty and unchangeable nature of God's gifts and calling. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of repentance (metanoia) was well understood as a change of mind or heart. The prefix "a-" negates this idea, suggesting a state or action that is beyond the need for change or regret. This reflects a theological understanding of God's nature as unchanging and His purposes as steadfast. HELPS Word-studies 278 ametamélētos (an adjective, derived from 1 /A "not" and 33387/metamelomai, "regret") – properly, no change of concern (interest), i.e. without regret or remorse for an action because it was done from deep conviction (true concern). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom alpha (as a neg. prefix) and metamelomai Definition not repented of NASB Translation irrevocable (1), without regret (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 278: ἀμεταμέλητοςἀμεταμέλητος, (μεταμέλομαι, μεταμέλει), not repented of, unregretted: Romans 11:29; σωτηρία, by litotes, salvation affording supreme joy, 2 Corinthians 7:10 (others connect it with μετάνοιαν). (Plato, Polybius, Plutarch.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance without regretFrom a (as a negative particle) and a presumed derivative of metamellomai; irrevocable -- without repentance, not to be repented of. see GREEK a see GREEK metamellomai Forms and Transliterations αμεταμελητα αμεταμέλητα ἀμεταμέλητα αμεταμελητον αμεταμέλητον ἀμεταμέλητον ametameleta ametamelēta ametaméleta ametamélēta ametameleton ametamelēton ametaméleton ametamélētonLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Romans 11:29 Adj-NNPGRK: ἀμεταμέλητα γὰρ τὰ NAS: of God are irrevocable. KJV: of God [are] without repentance. INT: irrevocable indeed [are] the 2 Corinthians 7:10 Adj-AFS Strong's Greek 278 |
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