KJV dictionary & concordance

repentings

Meaning of “repentings”

Plural noun from repent: changes of mind or purpose concerning what has been done or intended, often coupled with grief or sorrow.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828

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First occurrence: Hosea 11:8

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Hosea 11:8

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How shall I give thee up, Ephraim? how shall I deliver thee, Israel? how shall I make thee as Admah? how shall I set thee as Zeboim? mine heart is turned within me, my repentings are kindled together.

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The 1611 reading & marginal notes

1611 witness · Hosea 11:8 · retained source text

How shall I giue thee vp, Ephraim? how shall I deliuer thee, Israel? how shall I make thee as Admah? how shall I set thee as Zeboim? mine heart is turned within mee, my repentings are kindled together.

1611 marginal noteGene. 19.22. amos 4.11.

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Definition evidence

1 · KJV context and cross-references

Hosea 11:8 Genesis 6:6 Exodus 13:17 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.

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