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# restore, restoration #
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## Definition: ##
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The terms "restore" and "restoration" refer to causing something to return to its original and better condition.
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* When a diseased body part is restored, this means it has been "healed."
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* A broken relationship that is restored has been "reconciled." God restores sinful people and brings them back to himself.
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* If people have been restored to their home country, they have been "brought back" or "returned" to that country.
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## Translation Suggestions: ##
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2017-04-17 13:52:21 +00:00
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* Depending on the context, ways to translate "restore" could include "renew" or "repay" or "return" or "heal" or "bring back."
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* Other expressions for this term could be "make new" or "make like new again."
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* When property is "restored," it has been "repaired" or "replaced" or "given back" to its owner.
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* Depending on the context, "restoration" could be translated as "renewal" or "healing" or "reconciliation."
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## Bible References: ##
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* [2 Kings 05:8-10](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/2ki/05/08)
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* [Acts 03:21-23](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/act/03/21)
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* [Acts 15:15-18](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/act/15/15)
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* [Isaiah 49:5-6](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/isa/49/05)
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* [Jeremiah 15:19-21](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/jer/15/19)
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* [Lamentations 05:19-22](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/lam/05/19)
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* [Leviticus 06:5-7](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/lev/06/05)
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* [Luke 19:8-10](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/luk/19/08)
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* [Matthew 12:13-14](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/mat/12/13)
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* [Psalm 080:1-3](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/psa/080/001)
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