Etymology
Roots in Hebrew, Greek, and Aramaic
GreekTheological terms
Metanoiametanoia — biblical meaning
μετάνοια (metanoia)
Transliteration
metanoia
Pronunciation
me-TA-noi-a
MEANING
Repentance; change of mind
ROOT
μετά (meta) + νοῦς (nous)
ETYMOLOGY
From meta, 'change,' and nous, 'mind.' More than remorse, it is a complete change of thought that results in a changed life.
BIBLICAL USE
The gospel's foundational call: repent and believe.
RELATED VERSES
Matthew 3:2Mark 1:15Acts 2:38
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