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μεταμέλλομαι

metamellomaito repentHow to read Greek
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Definition

μετα-μέλομαι

[in LXX chiefly for נָהַם: ni. ;]

depon., pass.,

to regret, repent one: Matthew 21:30, 32; 27:3, 2 Corinthians 7:8, Hebrews 7:21" (LXX)

Synonyms: μετανοέω, to change one's mind, repent. On the distinc­tion, difficult to maintain by usage, between these words, see Thayer, see word; Tr., Syn., § lxix

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as μεταμέλλομαι:

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

6 total
  1. Matthew 21:29μεταμεληθεὶς · he changed his mind
    ‘I will not,’ he replied. But later he changed his mind and went.
  2. Matthew 21:32μετεμελήθητε · did not repent
    For John came to you in the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and prostitutes did. And even after you saw this, you did not repent and believe him.
  3. Matthew 27:3μεταμεληθεὶς · he was filled with remorse
    When Judas, who had betrayed Him, saw that Jesus was condemned, he was filled with remorse and returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders.
  4. 2 Corinthians 7:8μεταμέλομαι · I do not regret [it]; μετεμελόμην · I did regret [it]
    Even if I caused you sorrow by my letter, I do not regret it. Although I did regret it—for I see that my letter caused you sorrow, but only for a short time—
  5. Hebrews 7:21μεταμεληθήσεται · will not change His mind
    …but Jesus became a priest with an oath by the One who said to Him: “The Lord has sworn and will not change His mind: ‘You are a priest forever.’”