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repent

Meaning of “repent”

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

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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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Jeremiah 4:28
For this shall the earth mourn, and the heavens above be black: because I have spoken it, I have purposed it, and will not repent, neither will I turn back from it.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Jeremiah 4:28 · retained source text

For this shall the earth mourne, and the heauens aboue be blacke: because I haue spoken it, I haue purposed it, and will not repent, neither will I turne backe from it.

Jeremiah 18:8
If that nation, against whom I have pronounced, turn from their evil, I will repent of the evil that I thought to do unto them.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Jeremiah 18:8 · retained source text

If that nation against whom I haue pronounced, turne from their euill, I will repent of the euill that I thought to doe vnto them.

1611 marginal noteIona.3.10.

Jeremiah 18:10
If it do evil in my sight, that it obey not my voice, then I will repent of the good, wherewith I said I would benefit them.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Jeremiah 18:10 · retained source text

If it doe euill in my sight, that it obey not my voice, then I will repent of the good; wherewith I saide I would benefite them.

Jeremiah 26:3
If so be they will hearken, and turn every man from his evil way, that I may repent me of the evil, which I purpose to do unto them because of the evil of their doings.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Jeremiah 26:3 · retained source text

If so bee they will hearken, and turne euery man from his euill way, that I may repent me of the euil which I purpose to doe vnto them, because of the euil of their doings.

1611 marginal noteChap.18.8.

Jeremiah 26:13
Therefore now amend your ways and your doings, and obey the voice of the Lord your God; and the Lord will repent him of the evil that he hath pronounced against you.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Jeremiah 26:13 · retained source text

Therefore nowe amend your wayes, and your doings, and obey the voice of the LORD your God, and the LORD will repent him of the euill that he hath pronounced against you.

1611 marginal noteVerse 19.

1611 marginal noteChap.7.3.

Jeremiah 42:10
If ye will still abide in this land, then will I build you, and not pull you down, and I will plant you, and not pluck you up: for I repent me of the evil that I have done unto you.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Jeremiah 42:10 · retained source text

If ye will still abide in this land, then will I build you, and not pull you downe, and I will plant you, and not plucke you vp: for I repent mee of the euill, that I haue done vnto you.

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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.

Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

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.

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