repent

change his mind, hold back, regret, relent, repentance

Definition:

The terms "repent" and "repentance" refer to turning away from sin and turning back to God.

To "repent" literally means to "change one's mind."
In the Bible, "repent" usually means to turn away from a sinful, human way of thinking and acting, and to turn to God's way of thinking and acting.
When people truly repent of their sins, God forgives them and helps them start obeying him.
A person who "relents" decides not to punish another person.
A person who "regrets" having done something wishes he had never done that thing.

The term "repent" can be translated with a word or phrase that means "turn back (to God)" or "turn away from sin and toward God" or "turn toward God, away from sin."
Often the term "repentance" can be translated using the verb "repent." For example, "God has given repentance to Israel" could be translated as "God has enabled Israel to repent."
Other ways to translate "repentance" could include "turning away from sin" or "turning to God and away from sin."

(See also: forgive, sin, turn)

16:02 After many years of disobeying God and being oppressed by their enemies, the Israelites repented and asked God to rescue them.
17:13 David repented of his sin and God forgave him.
19:18 They (prophets) warned people that God would destroy them if they did not repent.
24:02 Many people came out to the wilderness to listen to John. He preached to them, saying, "Repent, for the kingdom of God is near!"
42:08 ""It was also written in the scriptures that my disciples will proclaim that everyone should repent in order to receive forgiveness for their sins. "
44:05 "So now, repent and turn to God so that your sins will be washed away."

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