KJV dictionary & concordance

repent

Meaning of “repent”

To change one's mind or purpose concerning what has been done or intended, often coupled with grief or sorrow.

Definition sources

Direct Scripture definitionKJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828

46 occurrences43 verses18 booksKJV PCE

Some verses contain the word more than once.

First occurrence: Exodus 13:17

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Exodus 13:17

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¶ And it came to pass, when Pharaoh had let the people go, that God led them not through the way of the land of the Philistines, although that was near; for God said, Lest peradventure the people repent when they see war, and they return to Egypt:

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The 1611 reading

1611 witness · Exodus 13:17 · retained source text

¶ And it came to passe when Pharaoh had let the people goe, that God led them not through the way of the land of the Philistines, although that was neere: For God saide, Lest peraduenture the people repent when they see warre, and they returne to Egypt:

Exodus 32:12

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Wherefore should the Egyptians speak, and say, For mischief did he bring them out, to slay them in the mountains, and to consume them from the face of the earth? Turn from thy fierce wrath, and repent of this evil against thy people.

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The 1611 reading & marginal notes

1611 witness · Exodus 32:12 · retained source text

Wherefore should the Egyptians speake and say, For mischiefe did he bring them out, to slay them in the mountaines, & to consume them from the face of the earth? Turne from thy fierce wrath, and repent of this euill against thy people.

1611 marginal noteNum. 14.13.

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Where “repent” appears

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Exodus2 occurrences
2 verses Numbers1 occurrence
1 verse Deuteronomy1 occurrence
1 verse 1 Samuel2 occurrences
1 verse 1 Kings1 occurrence
1 verse Job1 occurrence
1 verse Psalms3 occurrences
3 verses Jeremiah6 occurrences
6 verses Ezekiel3 occurrences
3 verses Joel1 occurrence
1 verse Jonah1 occurrence
1 verse Matthew2 occurrences
2 verses Mark2 occurrences
2 verses Luke5 occurrences
5 verses Acts5 occurrences
5 verses 2 Corinthians2 occurrences
1 verse Hebrews1 occurrence
1 verse Revelation7 occurrences
6 verses

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Definition evidence

1 · Direct Scripture definition

Genesis 6:6

And it repented the Lord that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him at his heart.

2 · KJV context and cross-references

Exodus 13:17 Job 42:6 Jeremiah 18:10 Ezekiel 24:14 Mark 6:12 Acts 2:38 Hebrews 7:21 Revelation 3:19 Genesis 6:6 Jonah 3:10 Acts 26:20 2 Corinthians 7:8 2 Corinthians 7:10

Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

Webster 1828

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To feel pain, sorrow or regret for something done or spoken; ... To change the mind in consequence of the inconvenience or injury done by past conduct; ... Applied to the Supreme Being, to change the course of providential dealings.

volume 2, leaf 460, column 2 (main dictionary)