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Strong's G279 ἀμετανόητος (ametanoetos)

Ametanoetos means “impenitent” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H279 — achiam (“Ahiam”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G279
Language Greek
Linked Usages 1
Books 1

Strong's G279 Quick Answer

Strong's G279 ἀμετανόητος (ametanoetos) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. ametanoetos (am-et-an-o'-ay-tos) adj. 1. unrepentant [from G1 (as a negative particle) and a presumed derivative of G3340] It has 1 linked Bible usage across 1 book. Visible English usage signals include impenitent. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.

Meaning
ametanoetos (am-et-an-o'-ay-tos) adj. 1. unrepentant [from G1 (as a negative particle) and a presumed derivative of G3340]
Usage
1 linked usage
Books
1 indexed book
Corpus
New Testament
Usage Words
impenitent

Meaning and Definition

ametanoetos (am-et-an-o'-ay-tos) adj. 1. unrepentant [from G1 (as a negative particle) and a presumed derivative of G3340] KJV: impenitent Root(s): G1, G3340

Original Word
ἀμετανόητος
Transliteration
ametanoetos
Derivation
Root: μετανοέω R1: 1 R2: 3340
Morphology
adjective

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G279. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

unrepentant

Usage: ἀμετανόητος, -ον (μετανοέω) __1. impenitent: Rom.2:5 __2. = ἀμεταμέλητος (π., Philo, al.; see Deiss., BS, 257; MM, VGT, see word).† (AS)

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How Strong's G279 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render ametanoetos, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

impenitent Romans 2:5

How Strong's G279 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 1 linked usage.

Strong's G279 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G279 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

Romans 2:5 KJV

But after thy hardness and impenitent heart treasurest up unto thyself wrath against the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God;

Usage Excerpts

First 1 linked usage excerpt for Strong's G279.

Romans 2:5 New Testament, KJV
But after thy hardness and impenitent heart treasurest up unto thyself wrath against the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God;

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G279, grouped by book.

Romans 1 usage, New Testament

Strong's G279 FAQ

What does ametanoetos (ἀμετανόητος) mean?

Ametanoetos (Strong's G279) is a Greek word most simply glossed "impenitent". ametanoetos (am-et-an-o'-ay-tos) adj. 1. unrepentant [from G1 (as a negative particle) and a presumed derivative of G3340]

How many times is ametanoetos (ἀμετανόητος) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 1 linked usage for Strong's G279 across 1 book.

Where can I study ametanoetos (ἀμετανόητος) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G279 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.

What English words translate ametanoetos (ἀμετανόητος)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as impenitent. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.