a turning about, conversion
a turning about, conversion. Primary meaning: a turning about, conversion. Strong's: reversion, i.e. morally, revolution. Lexical nuances: a turning about ; metaph., conversion (Field, Notes , 246): Ac 15:3 .†
to turn back, return, repent, restore
to turn back, return, repent, restore. To turn back, return, repent; theological center of Old Testament repentance, turning from sin and idolatry back to Yahweh and His covenant.
return, repentance, recurrence
return, repentance, recurrence. Return, completion of year, answer; in rabbinic and biblical theology, the sacred act of turning back to God in heartfelt contrition.
to turn about, round, towards, to turn, cause to return
to turn about, round, towards, to turn, cause to return. Primary meaning: to turn about, round, towards, to turn, cause to return, to turn, turn oneself around. Strong's: to revert (literally, figuratively or morally). Lexical nuances: trans., to turn about, round or towards , hence metaph., to turn, cause to return (to God, virtue, etc.): Lk 1:16 , 17 (cf. Ma 3:24 ), Ja 5:19 , 20 .
after-thought, change of mind, repentance
after-thought, change of mind, repentance. Primary meaning: after-thought, change of mind, repentance. Strong's: (subjectively) compunction (for guilt, including reformation); by implication, reversal (of (another's) decision). Lexical nuances: after-thought , change of mind , repentance : He 12:17 ; of repentance from sin, Mt 3:8 , 11 , Lk 3:8 15:7 24:47 , Ac 26:20 , II Co 7:9 , 10 ; βάπτισμα (q.v.) μετανοίας , Mk 1:4 , Lk 3:3 , Ac 13:24 19:4 ; ἡ εἰς θεὸν μ. , Ac 20:21 ; μ. ἀπὸ νεκρῶν ἔργων , He 6:1 ; εἰς μ. καλεῖν , Lk 5:32 ; id. ἄγειν , Ro 2:4 ; ἀνακαινίζειν , He 6:6 ; εἰς μ. χωρῆσαι , II Pe 3:9 ; μ. δοῦναι , Ac 5:31 11:18 , II Ti ...
Jeremiah • Chapter 3 (25 verses)
They say, If a man put away his wife, and she go from him, and become another man's, shall he return unto her again? shall not that land be greatly polluted? but thou hast played the harlot with many lovers; yet return again to me, saith the Lord. Lift up thine eyes unto the high... Mentions: Josiah , Jacob/Israel , Judah , Zion , Jerusalem .
to change one's mind, purpose, to repent
to change one's mind, purpose, to repent. Primary meaning: to change one's mind, purpose, to repent. Strong's: to think differently or afterwards, i.e. reconsider (morally, feel compunction). Lexical nuances: to change one's mind or purpose , hence, to repent ; in NT (exc. Lk 17:3 , 4 ), of repentance from sin, involving amendment: seq. ἀπό , Ac 8:22 ; ἔκ , Re 2:21 , 22 9:20 , 21 16:11 ( מִן שׁוּב ); ἐπί , II Co 12:21 ; absol., Mt 3:2 4:17 11:20 12:41 , Mk 1:15 6:12 , Lk 11:32 13:3 , 5 15:7 , 10 16:30 17:3 , 4 , Ac 2:38 3:19 17:30 26:20 Re 2:5 , 16 , 21 3:3 , 19 ; c. inf., Re 16:9 ; ἐν σάκκῳ κ. σποδ...
exchange, reconciliation
exchange, reconciliation. Primary meaning: exchange, reconciliation. Strong's: exchange (figuratively, adjustment), i.e. restoration to (the divine) favor. Lexical nuances: exchange .
Old Testament • 27 Chapters
Leviticus (Old Testament, 27 chapters). Key figures: Moses , Jacob/Israel , Aaron , Nadab , Abihu , Uzziel . Key places: Sinai , Egypt , Canaan , Dan . Opens with: "And the Lord called unto Moses , and spake unto him out of the tabernacle of the congregation, saying,..."
to know, perceive, choose
to know, perceive, choose. To know, ascertain, experience, perceive; in covenant context denotes experiential intimacy, recognition of authority, and divine election ('You only have I known').
Acts • Chapter 15 (41 verses)
And certain men which came down from Judaea taught the brethren, and said, Except ye be circumcised after the manner of Moses , ye cannot be saved. When therefore Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and disputation with them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas, and certa... Mentions: Moses , Yeshua the Messiah , James ( Jacob ), Simon , David , Jerusalem , Phoenicia , Samaria , Antioch 1 , Syria .
New Testament • 16 Chapters
1 Corinthians (New Testament, 16 chapters). Key figures: Yeshua the Messiah , Moses , Jacob/Israel , James ( Jacob ), Adam . Key places: Corinth , Adam , Ephesus , Galatia , Jerusalem , Macedonia . Opens with: "Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother,..."
generation, age
generation, age. Generation, epoch; 'His kingdom is from generation to generation' (Daniel 4:3, 34).
to escape, deliver, slip away
to escape, deliver, slip away. To slip away safely, bring through disaster, preserve alive (Piel: to save/deliver).
Matthew 3
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Matthew • Chapter 3 (17 verses)
In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea, And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet Esaias, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, mak... Mentions: Abram/Abraham , Yeshua the Messiah , Jerusalem , Jordan , Galilee .
1 Kings 20
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1 Kings • Chapter 20 (43 verses)
And Ben–hadad the king of Syria gathered all his host together: and there were thirty and two kings with him, and horses, and chariots: and he went up and besieged Samaria , and warred against it. And he sent messengers to Ahab king of Israel into the city, and said unto him, Thus... Mentions: Jacob/Israel , Syria , Samaria , Aphek 2 , Damascus .
to act vanity, become futile
to act vanity, become futile. To become empty, follow idols into delusion; 'they followed vanity and became vain' (2 Kings 17:15, Jeremiah 2:5).
Romans 11
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Romans • Chapter 11 (36 verses)
I say then, Hath God cast away his people? God forbid. For I also am an Israelite, of the seed of Abraham , of the tribe of Benjamin . God hath not cast away his people which he foreknew. Wot ye not what the scripture saith of Elias? how he maketh intercession to God against Israel ... Mentions: Abram/Abraham , Benjamin , Jacob/Israel , Baal , David .
to assemble, gather together, convoke
to assemble, gather together, convoke. To convoke the covenant community for worship, covenant renewal, or war (Exodus 35:1, 1 Kings 8:1).
Biblical Place • Berothah • 33.931°N, 36.152°E
Ancient biblical location referenced in 1 Chr 18:8 (identified with Berothah ).
Wiki Article • New Testament & Messiah
During Passover in Jerusalem , Yeshua instituted the New Covenant at the Last Supper, suffered crucifixion at Golgotha , and rose bodily on the third day—interpreted across the New Testament and Hebrews as the ultimate fulfillment of the Tabernacle and Day of Atonement.
Mark • Chapter 1 (45 verses)
The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ , the Son of God; As it is written in the prophets, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee. The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah, Simon , James ( Jacob ), Moses , Jerusalem , Jordan , Nazareth , Galilee , Capernaum .
to subdue, bring into subjection
to subdue, bring into subjection. To subdue, bring into cultivation; creation commission to bring earth's potential into orderly flourishing (Genesis 1:28).
son, descendant, heir, member of class
son, descendant, heir, member of class. Son, male offspring; covenant heir; Israel as God's firstborn son (Exodus 4:22), and Davidic King as begotten Son (Psalm 2:7).
a lighting upon, meeting with, conversation, a petition
a lighting upon, meeting with, conversation, a petition. Primary meaning: a lighting upon, meeting with, conversation, a petition. Strong's: an interview, i.e. (specially) supplication. Lexical nuances: a lighting upon, meeting with .
until, forever, eternity
until, forever, eternity. Until, forever; marks the duration of the saints possessing the kingdom forever and ever (Daniel 7:18).
an agreement, assent, compact
an agreement, assent, compact. Primary meaning: an agreement, assent, compact, confession. Strong's: acknowledgment. Lexical nuances: in cl., an agreement , assent , compact (in π. , of a contract; Deiss., BS , 249).
to bend, twist, pervert, act iniquitously
to bend, twist, pervert, act iniquitously. To twist moral rectitude, pervert divine justice, make crooked ('we have sinned and acted iniquitously', Daniel 9:5).
Leviticus • Chapter 8 (36 verses)
And the Lord spake unto Moses , saying, Take Aaron and his sons with him, and the garments, and the anointing oil, and a bullock for the sin offering, and two rams, and a basket of unleavened bread; And gather thou all the congregation together unto the door of the tabernacle of t... Mentions: Moses , Aaron .
Old Testament • 12 Chapters
Ecclesiastes (Old Testament, 12 chapters). Key figures: David , Jacob/Israel . Key places: Jerusalem . Opens with: "The words of the Preacher, the son of David , king in Jerusalem ...."
2 Corinthians • Chapter 8 (24 verses)
Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia ; How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality. For to their power, I bear record, yea, and beyo... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah , Macedonia .
1 Kings 8
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1 Kings • Chapter 8 (66 verses)
Then Solomon assembled the elders of Israel , and all the heads of the tribes, the chief of the fathers of the children of Israel , unto king Solomon in Jerusalem , that they might bring up the ark of the covenant of the Lord out of the city of David , which is Zion . And all the men ... Mentions: Solomon, Jacob/Israel, David , Moses , Jerusalem , Zion , Horeb , Egypt , Hamath .
to ransom, redeem by paying price
to ransom, redeem by paying price. To deliver by substitutionary payment, purchase out of bondage; required for every firstborn male (Exodus 13:13) and Israel's soul from Sheol (Psalm 49:15).
Old Testament • 34 Chapters
Deuteronomy (Old Testament, 34 chapters). Key figures: Moses , Jacob/Israel , Laban , Moab , Abram/Abraham , Isaac . Key places: Jordan , Paran , Tophel , Laban , Hazeroth , Dizahab . Opens with: "These be the words which Moses spake unto all Israel on this side Jordan in the wilderness, in the plain over against the Red sea, between P..."