278. ametamelétos

Lexicon

ametamelétos: Irrevocable, unregretted, without repentance

Original Word: ἀμεταμέλητος
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: ametamelétos
Pronunciation: ah-meh-tah-MEH-leh-tos
Phonetic Spelling: (am-et-am-el'-ay-tos)
Definition: Irrevocable, unregretted, without repentance
Meaning: not to be repented of, about which no change of mind can take place, not affected by change of mind.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

without regret

From 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

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 Origin
from 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: ἀμεταμέλητος

ἀμεταμέλητος, (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.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek prefix "ἀ-" (a-) meaning "not" or "without," and "μεταμέλομαι" (metamelomai), meaning "to regret" or "to repent."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἀμεταμέλητος, the concept of God's unchanging nature and irrevocable promises is echoed in several Hebrew terms and passages. For example, the Hebrew word "נֶאֱמָן" (ne'eman, Strong's H539) conveys the idea of faithfulness and reliability, often used to describe God's steadfast character. Additionally, the concept of God's unchanging nature is reflected in passages such as Malachi 3:6, "For I, the LORD, do not change; therefore you, O sons of Jacob, are not consumed."

Usage: The word ἀμεταμέλητος is used in the New Testament to describe the nature of God's gifts and calling, emphasizing their permanence and the absence of any regret or change of mind on God's part.

Context: The Greek term ἀμεταμέλητος appears in the New Testament in Romans 11:29, where the Apostle Paul writes, "For God’s gifts and His call are irrevocable." (BSB) This passage highlights the steadfastness and reliability of God's promises and purposes. The use of ἀμεταμέλητος underscores the theological concept that God's decisions, particularly regarding His covenant with Israel and the extension of grace to the Gentiles, are unchanging and not subject to human influence or alteration.

In the broader biblical context, ἀμεταμέλητος reflects the divine attribute of immutability, which assures believers of the constancy of God's character and His unwavering commitment to His word. This assurance is foundational to the Christian faith, providing believers with confidence in the eternal nature of God's promises and the security of their salvation.

The concept of ἀμεταμέλητος also serves as a reminder of the distinction between human and divine actions. While humans may experience regret and change their minds, God's actions are perfect and complete, executed with full knowledge and purpose, and thus require no revision or repentance.

Forms and Transliterations

αμεταμελητα αμεταμέλητα ἀμεταμέλητα αμεταμελητον αμεταμέλητον ἀμεταμέλητον ametameleta ametamelēta ametaméleta ametamélēta ametameleton ametamelēton ametaméleton ametamélēton

Englishman's Concordance

Romans 11:29 Adj-NNP
GRK: 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
GRK: εἰς σωτηρίαν ἀμεταμέλητον ἐργάζεται ἡ
NAS: a repentance without regret, [leading] to salvation,
KJV: salvation not to be repented of: but
INT: to salvation without regret produces

Strong's Greek 278
2 Occurrences

ἀμεταμέλητα — 1 Occ.
ἀμεταμέλητον — 1 Occ.