Return, O Lord, how long? and let it repent thee concerning thy servants.
The 1611 reading
Returne (O LORD) how long? and let it repent thee concerning thy seruants.
KJV dictionary & concordance
To change one's mind or purpose concerning what has been done or intended, often coupled with grief or sorrow.
Definition sources
Some verses contain the word more than once.
First occurrence: Exodus 13:17
Complete exact-word concordance
Return, O Lord, how long? and let it repent thee concerning thy servants.
Returne (O LORD) how long? and let it repent thee concerning thy seruants.
The Lord hath sworn, and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.
The LORD hath sworne, and will not repent, thou art a Priest for euer: after the order of Melchizedek.
1611 marginal noteHeb.5.6. and 7.17.
For the Lord will judge his people, and he will repent himself concerning his servants.
For the LORD will iudge his people: and he will repent himselfe concerning his seruants.
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Source order
1 · Direct Scripture definition
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
Historical English dictionary sources
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.