ἀνακαίνωσις
anakainōsisrenewalHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · feminine2 occurrences2 books2 verses
Definition
ἀνακαίνωσις, -εως, ἡ
(ἀνακαινόω),
renewal: Romans 12:2, Titus 3:5 (Cremer, 324; MM, VGT, see word).
Synonyms: παλινγενεσία, in NT, new birth, of which ἀ. is the consequent renewal or renovation, in which man as well as God takes part (see Tr., Syn., § xviii)
Usage patterns
Occurrences
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- Romans 12:2ἀνακαινώσει · renewingDo not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.
- Titus 3:5ἀνακαινώσεως · renewalHe saved us, not by the righteous deeds we had done, but according to His mercy, through the washing of new birth and renewal by the Holy Spirit.