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.
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 ...
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...
to comfort, relent, have compassion
to comfort, relent, have compassion. To sigh deeply, breathe with relief, comfort, relent, have compassion; God comforting His afflicted people ('Comfort, comfort My people', Isaiah 40:1).
long, slow (to anger), patient
long, slow (to anger), patient. Long, patient, slow to anger ('erek appayim'), describing God's restraining of judicial wrath to allow space for repentance.
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).
supplication, petition for grace
supplication, petition for grace. Earnest pleading for unmerited mercy, cry of the brokenhearted (1 Kings 8:30, Psalm 6:9, Zechariah 12:10).
prosperity, peace, tranquillity
prosperity, peace, tranquillity. Tranquillity, prosperous peace granted by God or deceitfully enjoyed by proud rulers (Daniel 4:27).
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 .
2 Corinthians • Chapter 7 (16 verses)
Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. Receive us; we have wronged no man, we have corrupted no man, we have defrauded no man. I speak not this to condemn you: ... Mentions: Macedonia .
Luke • Chapter 15 (32 verses)
Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him. And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them. And he spake this parable unto them, saying,
Luke 17
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Luke • Chapter 17 (37 verses)
Then said he unto the disciples, It is impossible but that offences will come: but woe unto him, through whom they come! It were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he cast into the sea, than that he should offend one of these little ones. Take heed to... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah , Noah , Lot , Jerusalem , Samaria , Galilee , Sodom .
Hebrews • Chapter 6 (20 verses)
Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ , let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eterna... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah , Abram/Abraham .
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 .†
Luke • Chapter 3 (38 verses)
Now in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judaea, and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee , and his brother Philip tetrarch of Ituraea and of the region of Trachonitis , and Lysanias the tetrarch of Abilene , Annas and Caiaphas being the... Mentions: Abram/Abraham , Yeshua the Messiah , Joseph , Matthat , Levi , Galilee , Ituraea , Trachonitis , Abilene , Jordan .
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 .
Revelation • Chapter 2 (29 verses)
Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks; I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil: and... Mentions: Jacob/Israel , Ephesus , Smyrna , Thyatira .
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 .
Old Testament • 5 Chapters
Lamentations (Old Testament, 5 chapters). Key figures: Judah , Jacob/Israel , Esau ( Edom ). Key places: Zion , Jerusalem , Sodom , Edom. Opens with: "How doth the city sit solitary, that was full of people! how is she become as a widow! she that was great among the nations, and princess am..."
Psalms 51
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Psalms • Chapter 51 (19 verses)
Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions. Wash me thoroughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me. Mentions: Zion , Jerusalem .
to forgive, pardon (solely divine)
to forgive, pardon (solely divine). To forgive, pardon; reserved in Hebrew Bible exclusively for divine forgiveness, never human pardoning; God blotting out guilt upon atonement.
Romans • Chapter 2 (29 verses)
Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest doest the same things. But we are sure that the judgment of God is according to truth against them which commit such things. An... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah .
atonement, expiation (Yom Kippur)
atonement, expiation (Yom Kippur). Atonement, expiation; occurs in plural of intensity Yom Kippurim (Day of Atonement, Leviticus 23:27), annual cleansing of sanctuary and nation.
The Prayer of Manasses King of Judah when He was Held Captive in Babylon • Chapter 1 (15 verses)
O Lord Almighty, that are in heaven, you God of our fathers, of Abraham , and Isaac , and Jacob , and of their righteous seed; who have made heaven and earth, with all the ornament thereof; who have bound the sea by the word of your commandment; who have shut up the deep, and seale... Mentions: Abram/Abraham , Isaac , Jacob/Israel .
Psalms 6
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Psalms • Chapter 6 (10 verses)
O Lord, rebuke me not in thine anger, neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure. Have mercy upon me, O Lord; for I am weak: O Lord, heal me; for my bones are vexed. My soul is also sore vexed: but thou, O Lord, how long?
Lamentations • Chapter 5 (22 verses)
Remember, O Lord, what is come upon us: consider, and behold our reproach. Our inheritance is turned to strangers, our houses to aliens. We are orphans and fatherless, our mothers are as widows. Mentions: Judah , Zion .
Psalms • Chapter 36 (12 verses)
The transgression of the wicked saith within my heart, that there is no fear of God before his eyes. For he flattereth himself in his own eyes, until his iniquity be found to be hateful. The words of his mouth are iniquity and deceit: he hath left off to be wise, and to do good.
to atone, expiate, cover, propitiate
to atone, expiate, cover, propitiate. To atone, make propitiation, purge, ransom; central action in Leviticus whereby blood expiates guilt, cleanses defilement, and turns away wrath.
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 .
Psalms 86
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Psalms • Chapter 86 (17 verses)
Bow down thine ear, O Lord, hear me: for I am poor and needy. Preserve my soul; for I am holy: O thou my God, save thy servant that trusteth in thee. Be merciful unto me, O Lord: for I cry unto thee daily.
forgiveness, pardon
forgiveness, pardon. Forgiveness, plenary pardon; 'There is forgiveness with You, that You may be feared' (Psalm 130:4, Nehemiah 9:17, Daniel 9:9).
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.
Isaiah 40
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Isaiah • Chapter 40 (31 verses)
Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God. Speak ye comfortably to Jerusalem , and cry unto her, that her warfare is accomplished, that her iniquity is pardoned: for she hath received of the Lord's hand double for all her sins. The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness... Mentions: Judah , Jacob/Israel , Jerusalem , Zion , Lebanon .
2 Corinthians • Chapter 2 (17 verses)
But I determined this with myself, that I would not come again to you in heaviness. For if I make you sorry, who is he then that maketh me glad, but the same which is made sorry by me? And I wrote this same unto you, lest, when I came, I should have sorrow from them of whom I oug... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah , Troas , Macedonia .
to give thanks, confess, praise
to give thanks, confess, praise. To throw hands forward, confess sins openly, give joyful thanksgiving for God's lovingkindness ('Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good').