3341. metanoia

Lexicon

metanoia: Repentance

Original Word: μετάνοια
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: metanoia
Pronunciation: meh-tah'-noy-ah
Phonetic Spelling: (met-an'-oy-ah)
Definition: Repentance
Meaning: repentance, a change of mind, change in the inner man.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

repentance.

From metanoeo; (subjectively) compunction (for guilt, including reformation); by implication, reversal (of (another's) decision) -- repentance.

see GREEK metanoeo

HELPS Word-studies

Cognate: 3341 metánoia – literally, "a change of mind" ("after-thought"); repentance. See 3340 /metanoeō ("repent").

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from metanoeó
Definition
change of mind, repentance
NASB Translation
repentance (22).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 3341: μετάνοια

μετάνοια, μετανοίας, ἡ (μετανοέω), a change of mind: as it appears in one who repents of a purpose he has formed or of something he has done, Hebrews 12:17 on which see εὑρίσκω, 3 ((Thucydides 3, 36, 3); Polybius 4, 66, 7; Plutarch, Peric c. 10; mor., p. 26 a.; τῆς ἀδελφοκτονιας μετάνοια, Josephus, Antiquities 13, 11, 3); especially the change of mind of those who have begun to abhor their errors and misdeeds, and have determined to enter upon a better course of life, so that it embraces both a recognition of sin and sorrow for it and hearty amendment, the tokens and effects of which are good deeds (Lactantius, 6, 24, 6 would have it rendered in Latin byresipiscentia) (A. V. repentance): Matthew 3:8, 11; Luke 3:8, (16 Lachmann); Luke 15:7; Luke 24:47; Acts 26:20; βάπτισμα μετανοίας, a baptism binding its subjects to repentance (Winer's Grammar, § 30, 2 β.), Mark 1:4; Luke 3:3; Acts 13:24; Acts 19:4; (ἡ εἰς (τόν) Θεόν μετάνοια, Acts 20:21, see μετανοέω, at the end); διδόναι τίνι μετάνοιαν, to give one the ability to repent, or to cause him to repent, Acts 5:31; Acts 11:18; 2 Timothy 2:25; τινα εἰς μετάνοιαν καλεῖν, Luke 5:32, and Rec. in Matthew 9:13; Mark 2:17; ἄγειν, Romans 2:4 (Josephus, Antiquities 4, 6, 10 at the end); ἀνακαινίζειν, Hebrews 6:6; χωρῆσαι εἰς μετάνοιαν, to come to the point of repenting, or be brought to repentance, 2 Peter 3:9 (but see χωρέω, 1 at the end); μετάνοια ἀπό νεκρῶν ἔργων, that change of mind by which we turn from, desist from, etc. Hebrews 6:1 (Buttmann, 322 (277)); used merely of the improved spiritual state resulting from deep sorrow for sin, 2 Corinthians 7:9f (Sir. 44:16: Wis. 11:24 (23); ; Or. Man. f ((cf. the Sept. edition Tdf. Prolog., p. 112f)); Philo, qued det. pot. insid. § 26 at the beginning; Antoninus 8, 10; (Cebes, tab. 10 at the end).)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb μετανοέω (metanoeō), which is a compound of μετά (meta, meaning "after" or "beyond") and νοέω (noeō, meaning "to think" or "to perceive").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H8666 תְּשׁוּבָה (teshuvah) • Often translated as "repentance" or "return," reflecting a similar concept of turning back to God.
• H5162 נָחַם (nacham) • Meaning "to be sorry" or "to repent," indicating a change of mind or heart.

These Hebrew terms, like metanoia, emphasize the importance of repentance as a return to God and a transformation of one's life in accordance with His will.

Usage: The term μετάνοια is used in the New Testament to denote repentance, a fundamental change in one's attitude and behavior, often in response to the message of the Gospel. It is a key concept in Christian theology, emphasizing the importance of turning away from sin and seeking forgiveness.

Context: Metanoia is a central theme in the New Testament, reflecting the call to repentance as a prerequisite for entering the Kingdom of God. John the Baptist and Jesus both began their ministries with a call to repentance (Matthew 3:2, 4:17). In the Berean Standard Bible, metanoia is often translated as "repentance," highlighting the necessity of a sincere change of heart and mind as a response to God's grace.

The concept of metanoia goes beyond mere regret or remorse for past actions. It involves a conscious decision to turn away from sin and align one's life with God's will. This transformation is not just an emotional response but a deliberate choice to pursue righteousness and holiness.

In Acts 2:38, Peter calls for repentance as a response to the Gospel, saying, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins." This underscores the belief that repentance is integral to the process of salvation and receiving the Holy Spirit.

The Apostle Paul also emphasizes repentance in his letters, urging believers to live lives worthy of their calling and to continually renew their minds (Romans 12:2). Metanoia is thus seen as an ongoing process of spiritual growth and renewal, essential for maintaining a close relationship with God.

Forms and Transliterations

μετανοιαν μετάνοιαν μετάνοιάν μετανοιας μετανοίας metanoian metánoian metánoián metanoias metanoías

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 3:8 N-GFS
GRK: ἄξιον τῆς μετανοίας
NAS: fruit in keeping with repentance;
KJV: fruits meet for repentance:
INT: worthy of repentance

Matthew 3:11 N-AFS
GRK: ὕδατι εἰς μετάνοιαν ὁ δὲ
NAS: you with water for repentance, but He who is coming
KJV: unto repentance: but
INT: water to repentance moreover

Mark 1:4 N-GFS
GRK: κηρύσσων βάπτισμα μετανοίας εἰς ἄφεσιν
NAS: a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness
KJV: the baptism of repentance for
INT: proclaiming [a] baptism of repentance for forgiveness

Luke 3:3 N-GFS
GRK: κηρύσσων βάπτισμα μετανοίας εἰς ἄφεσιν
NAS: a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness
KJV: the baptism of repentance for
INT: proclaiming [the] baptism of repentance for forgiveness

Luke 3:8 N-GFS
GRK: ἀξίους τῆς μετανοίας καὶ μὴ
NAS: in keeping with repentance, and do not begin
KJV: fruits worthy of repentance, and begin
INT: worthy of repentance and not

Luke 5:32 N-AFS
GRK: ἁμαρτωλοὺς εἰς μετάνοιαν
NAS: but sinners to repentance.
KJV: sinners to repentance.
INT: sinners to repentance

Luke 15:7 N-GFS
GRK: χρείαν ἔχουσιν μετανοίας
NAS: need no repentance.
KJV: need no repentance.
INT: need have of repentance

Luke 24:47 N-AFS
GRK: ὀνόματι αὐτοῦ μετάνοιαν εἰς ἄφεσιν
NAS: and that repentance for forgiveness
KJV: And that repentance and remission
INT: name of him repentance and forgiveness

Acts 5:31 N-AFS
GRK: τοῦ δοῦναι μετάνοιαν τῷ Ἰσραὴλ
NAS: to grant repentance to Israel,
KJV: for to give repentance to Israel,
INT: to give repentance to Israel

Acts 11:18 N-AFS
GRK: θεὸς τὴν μετάνοιαν εἰς ζωὴν
NAS: also the repentance [that leads] to life.
KJV: granted repentance unto
INT: God repentance unto life

Acts 13:24 N-GFS
GRK: αὐτοῦ βάπτισμα μετανοίας παντὶ τῷ
NAS: a baptism of repentance to all
KJV: the baptism of repentance to all
INT: of him a baptism of repentance to all the

Acts 19:4 N-GFS
GRK: ἐβάπτισεν βάπτισμα μετανοίας τῷ λαῷ
NAS: with the baptism of repentance, telling
KJV: with the baptism of repentance, saying
INT: baptized [with] a baptism of repentance to the people

Acts 20:21 N-AFS
GRK: εἰς θεὸν μετάνοιαν καὶ πίστιν
NAS: and Greeks of repentance toward
KJV: to the Greeks, repentance toward
INT: toward God repentance and faith

Acts 26:20 N-GFS
GRK: ἄξια τῆς μετανοίας ἔργα πράσσοντας
NAS: deeds appropriate to repentance.
KJV: works meet for repentance.
INT: worthy of the repentance works doing

Romans 2:4 N-AFS
GRK: θεοῦ εἰς μετάνοιάν σε ἄγει
NAS: of God leads you to repentance?
KJV: thee to repentance?
INT: of God to repentance you leads

2 Corinthians 7:9 N-AFS
GRK: ἐλυπήθητε εἰς μετάνοιαν ἐλυπήθητε γὰρ
NAS: but that you were made sorrowful to [the point of] repentance; for you were made sorrowful
KJV: to repentance: for
INT: you were grieved to repentance you were grieved indeed

2 Corinthians 7:10 N-AFS
GRK: θεὸν λύπη μετάνοιαν εἰς σωτηρίαν
NAS: produces a repentance without regret,
KJV: sorrow worketh repentance to salvation
INT: God grief repentance to salvation

2 Timothy 2:25 N-AFS
GRK: ὁ θεὸς μετάνοιαν εἰς ἐπίγνωσιν
NAS: may grant them repentance leading
KJV: them repentance to
INT: God repentance to acknowledgment

Hebrews 6:1 N-GFS
GRK: θεμέλιον καταβαλλόμενοι μετανοίας ἀπὸ νεκρῶν
NAS: a foundation of repentance from dead
KJV: the foundation of repentance from
INT: a foundation laying of repentance from dead

Hebrews 6:6 N-AFS
GRK: ἀνακαινίζειν εἰς μετάνοιαν ἀνασταυροῦντας ἑαυτοῖς
NAS: them again to repentance, since they again crucify
KJV: unto repentance; seeing they crucify
INT: to renew to repentance crucifying for themselves

Hebrews 12:17 N-GFS
GRK: εὐλογίαν ἀπεδοκιμάσθη μετανοίας γὰρ τόπον
NAS: place for repentance, though
KJV: place of repentance, though
INT: blessing he was rejected of repentance indeed place

2 Peter 3:9 N-AFS
GRK: πάντας εἰς μετάνοιαν χωρῆσαι
NAS: but for all to come to repentance.
KJV: should come to repentance.
INT: all to repentance to come

Strong's Greek 3341
22 Occurrences

μετάνοιαν — 12 Occ.
μετανοίας — 10 Occ.