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repentance

Meaning of “repentance”

A change of mind or purpose concerning what has been done or intended, often coupled with grief or sorrow.

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26 occurrences26 verses10 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Hosea 13:14

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2 Peter 3:9
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
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1611 witness · 2 Peter 3:9 · retained source text

The Lord is not slacke cōcerning his promise (as some men count slacknesse) but is long-suffring to vs-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

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