Definition and Meaning:
The term "renew" in the biblical context generally refers to the process of making something new again, restoring it to a former state, or transforming it into something better. It is often associated with spiritual renewal, a transformation of the heart and mind, and a return to a right relationship with God.

Biblical References:

1. Spiritual Renewal:
The concept of spiritual renewal is central to the Christian faith. In Romans 12:2, the Apostle Paul exhorts believers, "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to discern what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God." This verse highlights the importance of renewing one's mind to align with God's will, emphasizing a transformation that begins internally and manifests outwardly.

2. Renewal of Strength:
Isaiah 40:31 speaks to the renewal of strength for those who trust in the Lord: "But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary; they will walk and not faint." This passage assures believers that reliance on God results in a renewal of physical and spiritual vigor, enabling them to persevere through life's challenges.

3. Renewal of the Heart and Spirit:
In Psalm 51:10, David prays for a renewed heart and spirit: "Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me." This plea for renewal is a request for inner purification and a steadfast spirit, reflecting the need for ongoing spiritual renewal and repentance.

4. Renewal in Christ:
The New Testament emphasizes renewal through Christ. In 2 Corinthians 4:16, Paul writes, "Therefore we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, yet our inner self is being renewed day by day." This verse underscores the continuous renewal of the believer's inner being through the work of the Holy Spirit, despite physical decline.

5. Renewal of Creation:
The concept of renewal extends to creation itself. Revelation 21:5 declares, "He who was seated on the throne said, 'Behold, I make all things new.'" This promise of renewal encompasses the ultimate restoration and renewal of the entire creation, pointing to a future where God will restore all things to their intended glory.

Theological Significance:

Renewal is a vital theme in Christian theology, reflecting God's redemptive work in the world and in individual lives. It signifies the transformative power of God's grace, enabling believers to live in accordance with His purposes. The process of renewal is both a present reality and a future hope, as believers experience ongoing spiritual growth and anticipate the ultimate renewal of all creation.

Practical Application:

Believers are encouraged to seek renewal through prayer, scripture study, and fellowship with other Christians. By focusing on God's promises and allowing the Holy Spirit to work within them, Christians can experience continual renewal, leading to a life that reflects God's love and righteousness.1. (v. t.) To make new again; to restore to freshness, perfection, or vigor; to give new life to; to rejuvenate; to reestablish; to recreate; to rebuild.

2. (v. t.) Specifically, to substitute for (an old obligation or right) a new one of the same nature; to continue in force; to make again; as, to renew a lease, note, or patent.

3. (v. t.) To begin again; to recommence.

4. (v. t.) To repeat; to go over again.

5. (v. t.) To make new spiritually; to regenerate.

6. (v. i.) To become new, or as new; to grow or begin again.

RENEW

re-nu': The word is used in various senses:

(1) of material things, e.g. Psalm 104:30; here it means to give a new appearance, to refresh, to restore the face of the earth;

(2) in 1 Samuel 11:14, to establish more firmly the kingdom by reinstalling King Saul;

(3) in 2 Chronicles 15:8, to rebuild or repair the broken altar;

(4) in Lamentations 5:21, "renew our days," restore the favors of former days;

(5) in Isaiah 41:1, `let them gather together, or marshal their strongest arguments for answer';

(6) in Psalm 103:5 Isaiah 40:31, it refers to the restoring of spiritual strength;

(7) in the New Testament it invariably refers to spiritual renewal, e.g. Romans 12:2 2 Corinthians 4:16; Ephesians 4:23 Colossians 3:10 Titus 3:5 Hebrews 6:6; all derivatives of kainos, "new."

G. H. Gerberding

365. ananeoo -- to renew
... to renew. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: ananeoo Phonetic Spelling:
(an-an-neh-o'-o) Short Definition: I renew Definition: I renew; mid: I renew myself ...
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340. anakainizo -- to renew
... to renew. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: anakainizo Phonetic Spelling:
(an-ak-ahee-nid'-zo) Short Definition: I renew, restore Definition: I make fresh ...
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1457a. egkanizo -- to renew, inaugurate
... 1457, 1457a. egkanizo. 1457b . to renew, inaugurate. Transliteration: egkanizo
Short Definition: inaugurated. Word Origin from egkainia ...
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1457. egkainizo -- to renew, inaugurate
... to renew, inaugurate. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: egkainizo Phonetic Spelling:
(eng-kahee-nid'-zo) Short Definition: I consecrate, dedicate Definition ...
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341. anakainoo -- to make new
... to make new. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: anakainoo Phonetic Spelling:
(an-ak-ahee-no'-o) Short Definition: I renew, amend, change Definition: I renew ...
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2318. chadash -- to renew, repair
... 2317, 2318. chadash. 2319 . to renew, repair. Transliteration: chadash Phonetic
Spelling: (khaw-dash') Short Definition: renew. Word Origin a prim. ...
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2498. chalaph -- to pass on or away, pass through
... away, pass on, spring up, pierce or change -- abolish, alter, change, cut off, go
on forward, grow up, be over, pass (away, on, through), renew, sprout, strike ...
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Moreover we Renew the Canon which Orders that Country Agroikikas ...
... The Sixth Ecumenical Council. Canon XXV. Moreover we renew the canon which
orders that country agroikikas parishes and those which are? ...
/.../schaff/the seven ecumenical councils/canon xxv moreover we renew.htm

I Waiting and Working
... I Waiting and Working. They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength.
Neither hath the eye seen, O God, beside Thee, which ...
//christianbookshelf.org/murray/working for god/i waiting and working.htm

The Opinions
... But if you inquire of those thousand years in which the blessed God will renew the
world, of which it is said, And the Lord alone will be exalted in that day ...
//christianbookshelf.org/mede/a key to the apocalypse/the opinions.htm

The Divine Dilemma and Its Solution in the Incarnation ...
... What, then, was God to do? What else could He possibly do, being God, but renew
His Image in mankind, so that through it men might once more come to know Him? ...
/.../athanasius/on the incarnation of the word/chapter 3 the divine dilemma.htm

The Secret of Immortal Youth
... But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up
with wings as eagles; they shall run and not be weary; and they shall walk and ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture h/the secret of immortal youth.htm

Bourdaloue -- the Passion of Christ
... holy passion in a manner altogether mysterious, men, the false imitators, or rather
base corrupters of the works of God, have found means to renew this same ...
/.../various/the worlds great sermons vol 2/bourdaloue the passion of.htm

Submit Yourselves Therefore to God. James 4:7.
... Then you will see them bustling about, and they get engaged, as they call it, in
religion, and renew their efforts and multiply their prayers for a season; and ...
/.../finney/lectures to professing christians/submit yourselves therefore to god.htm

How a Noble Knight who was Devout to St Francis was Assured of his ...
... But Christ his Son, praying for sinners, promised to renew his life and Passion
in the person of a man, namely, in St Francis, a poor mendicant; through whose ...
/.../ugolino/the little flowers of st francis of assisi/chapter lvii how a noble.htm

The Cleansing of the Earth.
... that the two ancient authors, whose words have just been quoted, speak of the seventh
millennium as 'that day'"the day in which God will renew the world, and ...
/.../bliss/a brief commentary on the apocalypse/the cleansing of the earth.htm

How, after the Death of Antiochus, Hyrcanus Made an Expedition ...
... Jews. 2. But Hyrcanus the high priest was desirous to renew that league
of friendship they had with the Romans. Accordingly, he ...
/.../josephus/the antiquities of the jews/chapter 9 how after the.htm

Renew (16 Occurrences)
... 2. (vt) Specifically, to substitute for (an old obligation or right) a new one of
the same nature; to continue in force; to make again; as, to renew a lease ...
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Restore (122 Occurrences)
... 1. (vt) To bring back to its former state; to bring back from a state of ruin,
decay, disease, or the like; to repair; to renew; to recover. ...
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Create (15 Occurrences)
... 3. (vt) To effect by the agency, and under the laws, of causation; to be the occasion
of; to cause; to produce; to form or fashion; to renew. ...
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Fresh (41 Occurrences)
... 6. (superl) Renewed in vigor, alacrity, or readiness for action; as, fresh for a
combat; hence, tending to renew in vigor; rather strong; cool or brisk; as, a ...
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Renewal (6 Occurrences)

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Gilgal (39 Occurrences)
... ark was no longer in the tabernacle at Shiloh (1 Samuel 10:8; 13:7-9). To this place,
as to a central sanctuary, all Israel gathered to renew their allegiance ...
/g/gilgal.htm - 27k

Wings (81 Occurrences)
... themselves wings, like an eagle that flieth toward heaven" (Proverbs 23:5). So also
was Isaiah in 40:31, "They that wait for Yahweh shall renew their strength ...
/w/wings.htm - 34k

Repentance (28 Occurrences)
... Hebrews 6:4 For it is impossible to renew again to repentance those once enlightened,
and who have tasted of the heavenly gift, and have been made partakers of ...
/r/repentance.htm - 31k

Vexation (36 Occurrences)
... (See JPS ASV RSV). Job 10:17 You renew your witnesses against me, and increase your
indignation on me. Changes and warfare are with me. (See RSV). ...
/v/vexation.htm - 18k

Kingship (17 Occurrences)
... (See RSV NIV). 1 Samuel 11:14 Then said Samuel to the people: 'Come and let
us go to Gilgal, and renew the kingdom there.' (See NIV). ...
/k/kingship.htm - 11k

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