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Strong's G3340 μετανοέω (metanoeo)

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

Same number, other testament: Strong's H3340 — yitsri (“Jezerites”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G3340
Language Greek
Linked Usages 53
Books 16

Strong's G3340 Quick Answer

Strong's G3340 μετανοέω (metanoeo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. metanoeo (met-an-o-eh'-o) v. 1. to think differently or afterwards, i.e. reconsider (morally, feel compunction) [from G3326 and G3539] It has 53 linked Bible usages across 16 books. Visible English usage signals include repent, repented, and repenteth. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
metanoeo (met-an-o-eh'-o) v. 1. to think differently or afterwards, i.e. reconsider (morally, feel compunction) [from G3326 and G3539]
Usage
53 linked usages
Books
16 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
repent, repented, and repenteth

Meaning and Definition

metanoeo (met-an-o-eh'-o) v. 1. to think differently or afterwards, i.e. reconsider (morally, feel compunction) [from G3326 and G3539] KJV: repent Root(s): G3326, G3539

Original Word
μετανοέω
Transliteration
metanoeo
Derivation
Root: νοιέω R1: 3326 R2: 3539
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G3340. 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)

to repent

Usage: μετα-νοέω, -ῶ [in LXX for נָחַם ni., 1Ki.15:29, Jer.4:28, al. ;] to change one's mind or purpose, hence, to repent; in NT (exc. Luk.17:3-4), of repentance from sin, involving amendment: before ἀπό, Act.8:22; ἔκ, Rev.2:21-22 9:20-21 16:11 (מִן שׁוּב); ἐπί, 2Co.12:21; absol., Mat.3:2 4:17 11:20 12:41, Mrk.1:15 6:12, Luk.11:32 13:3, 5 15:7, 10 16:30 17:3-4, Act.2:38 3:19 17:30 26:20 2:5, 16 2:21 3:3, 19; with inf., Rev.16:9; ἐν σάκκῳ κ. σποδῷ, Mat.11:21, Luk.10:13.† SYN.: μεταμέλομαι, q.v (AS)

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How Strong's G3340 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render metanoeo, 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.

Repent Matthew 3:2 20× repented Matthew 11:20 10× repenteth Luke 15:7

How Strong's G3340 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. 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 32 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G3340 (μετανοέω) appears 22 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G3340 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 G3340 in the New Testament

32 indexed usages in New Testament.

Matthew 3:2 KJV

And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

Matthew 4:17 KJV

From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

Matthew 11:20 KJV

Then began he to upbraid the cities wherein most of his mighty works were done, because they repented not:

Strong's G3340 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

18 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

1 Kingdoms 15:29 Septuagint / Brenton

And Israel shall be divided to two: and God will not turn nor repent, for he is not as a man to repent.

Proverbs 20:25 Septuagint / Brenton

For in that case repentance comes after vowing.

Proverbs 24:32 Septuagint / Brenton

I looked that I might receive instruction.

Strong's G3340 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

3 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Wisdom of Solomon 5:3 Septuagint / Brenton

And they repenting and groaning for anguish of spirit Shall say within themselves, This was he, whom we had sometimes in derision, And a proverb of reproach:

Wisdom of Sirach 17:24 Septuagint / Brenton

But unto them that repent, he granted them return, And comforted those that failed in patience.

Wisdom of Sirach 48:15 Septuagint / Brenton

For all this the people repented not, Neither departed they from their sins, Till they were spoiled and carried out of their land, And were scattered through all the earth: Yet there remained a small people, And a ruler in the house of David:

Usage Excerpts

First 53 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G3340.

1 Kingdoms 15:29 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And Israel shall be divided to two: and God will not turn nor repent, for he is not as a man to repent.
Proverbs 20:25 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
For in that case repentance comes after vowing.
Proverbs 24:32 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
I looked that I might receive instruction.
Proverbs 30:1 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
These things says the man to them that trust in God; and I cease.
Isaiah 46:8 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Remember ye these things, and groan: repent, ye that have gone astray, return in your heart;
Jeremiah 4:28 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
For these things let the earth mourn, and let the sky be dark above: for I have spoken, and I will not repent; I have purposed, and I will not turn back from it.
Jeremiah 8:6 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Hearken, I pray you, and hear: will they not speak thus, There is no man that repents of his wickedness, saying, What have I done? the runner has failed from his course, as a tired horse in his neighing.
Jeremiah 18:8 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
and that nation turn from all their sins, then will I repent of the evils which I purposed to do to them.
Jeremiah 18:10 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
and they do evil before me, so as not to hearken to my voice, then will I repent of the good which I spoke of, to do it to them.
Jeremiah 38:19 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
For after my captivity I repented; and after I knew, I groaned for the day of shame, and showed thee that I bore reproach from my youth.
Joel 2:13 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
and rend your hearts, and not your garments, and turn to the Lord your God: for he is merciful and compassionate, long-suffering, and plenteous in mercy, and repents of evils.
Joel 2:14 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Who knows if he will return, and repent, and leave a blessing behind him, even a meat offering and a drink offering to the Lord your God?
Amos 7:3 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Repent, O Lord, for this. And this shall not be, saith the Lord.
Amos 7:6 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
This also shall not be, saith the Lord.
Jonah 3:9 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Who knows if God will repent, and turn from his fierce anger, and so we shall not perish?
Jonah 3:10 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And God saw their works, that they turned from their evil ways; and God repented of the evil which he had said he would do to them; and he did it not.
Jonah 4:2 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And he prayed to the Lord, and said, O Lord, were not these my words when I was yet in my land? therefore I made haste to flee to Tarshish; because I knew that thou art merciful and compassionate, long-suffering, and abundant in kindness, and repentest of evil.
Zechariah 8:14 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
For thus saith the Lord Almighty; As I took counsel to afflict you when your fathers provoked me, saith the Lord Almighty, and I repented not:
Matthew 3:2 New Testament, KJV
And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
Matthew 4:17 New Testament, KJV
From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
Matthew 11:20 New Testament, KJV
Then began he to upbraid the cities wherein most of his mighty works were done, because they repented not:
Matthew 11:21 New Testament, KJV
Woe unto thee, Chorazin! woe unto thee, Bethsaida! for if the mighty works, which were done in you, had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes.
Matthew 12:41 New Testament, KJV
The men of Nineveh shall rise in judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: because they repented at the preaching of Jonas; and, behold, a greater than Jonas is here.
Mark 1:15 New Testament, KJV
And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.
Mark 6:12 New Testament, KJV
And they went out, and preached that men should repent.
Luke 10:13 New Testament, KJV
Woe unto thee, Chorazin! woe unto thee, Bethsaida! for if the mighty works had been done in Tyre and Sidon, which have been done in you, they had a great while ago repented, sitting in sackcloth and ashes.
Luke 11:32 New Testament, KJV
The men of Nineve shall rise up in the judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: for they repented at the preaching of Jonas; and, behold, a greater than Jonas is here.
Luke 13:3 New Testament, KJV
I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.
Luke 13:5 New Testament, KJV
I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.
Luke 15:7 New Testament, KJV
I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.
Luke 15:10 New Testament, KJV
Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.
Luke 16:30 New Testament, KJV
And he said, Nay, father Abraham: but if one went unto them from the dead, they will repent.
Luke 17:3 New Testament, KJV
Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him.
Luke 17:4 New Testament, KJV
And if he trespass against thee seven times in a day, and seven times in a day turn again to thee, saying, I repent; thou shalt forgive him.
Acts 2:38 New Testament, KJV
Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
Acts 3:19 New Testament, KJV
Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord.
Acts 8:22 New Testament, KJV
Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee.
Acts 17:30 New Testament, KJV
And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent:
Acts 26:20 New Testament, KJV
But shewed first unto them of Damascus, and at Jerusalem, and throughout all the coasts of Judaea, and then to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, and do works meet for repentance.
2 Corinthians 12:21 New Testament, KJV
And lest, when I come again, my God will humble me among you, and that I shall bewail many which have sinned already, and have not repented of the uncleanness and fornication and lasciviousness which they have committed.
Revelation 2:5 New Testament, KJV
Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent.
Revelation 2:16 New Testament, KJV
Repent; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth.
Revelation 2:21 New Testament, KJV
And I gave her space to repent of her fornication; and she repented not.
Revelation 2:22 New Testament, KJV
Behold, I will cast her into a bed, and them that commit adultery with her into great tribulation, except they repent of their deeds.
Revelation 3:3 New Testament, KJV
Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come on thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee.
Revelation 3:19 New Testament, KJV
As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.
Revelation 9:20 New Testament, KJV
And the rest of the men which were not killed by these plagues yet repented not of the works of their hands, that they should not worship devils, and idols of gold, and silver, and brass, and stone, and of wood: which neither can see, nor hear, nor walk:
Revelation 9:21 New Testament, KJV
Neither repented they of their murders, nor of their sorceries, nor of their fornication, nor of their thefts.
Revelation 16:9 New Testament, KJV
And men were scorched with great heat, and blasphemed the name of God, which hath power over these plagues: and they repented not to give him glory.
Revelation 16:11 New Testament, KJV
And blasphemed the God of heaven because of their pains and their sores, and repented not of their deeds.
Wisdom of Solomon 5:3 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And they repenting and groaning for anguish of spirit Shall say within themselves, This was he, whom we had sometimes in derision, And a proverb of reproach:
Wisdom of Sirach 17:24 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
But unto them that repent, he granted them return, And comforted those that failed in patience.
Wisdom of Sirach 48:15 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
For all this the people repented not, Neither departed they from their sins, Till they were spoiled and carried out of their land, And were scattered through all the earth: Yet there remained a small people, And a ruler in the house of David:

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G3340, grouped by book.

1 Kingdoms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Proverbs 3 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Isaiah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Jeremiah 5 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Joel 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Amos 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Jonah 3 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Zechariah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Matthew 5 usages, New Testament
Mark 2 usages, New Testament
Luke 9 usages, New Testament
Acts 5 usages, New Testament
2 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament
Revelation 10 usages, New Testament
Wisdom of Solomon 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Sirach 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G3340 FAQ

What does metanoeo (μετανοέω) mean?

Metanoeo (Strong's G3340) is a Greek word most simply glossed "repent". metanoeo (met-an-o-eh'-o) v. 1. to think differently or afterwards, i.e. reconsider (morally, feel compunction) [from G3326 and G3539]

How many times is metanoeo (μετανοέω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 53 linked usages for Strong's G3340 across 16 books.

Where can I study metanoeo (μετανοέω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G3340 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate metanoeo (μετανοέω)?

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

Does Strong's G3340 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 18 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 3 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G3340, with linked reader references where each row is available.