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Strong's G3341 μετάνοια (metanoia)

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

Same number, other testament: Strong's H3341 — yatsath (“be desolate”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G3341
Language Greek
Linked Usages 29
Books 12

Strong's G3341 Quick Answer

Strong's G3341 μετάνοια (metanoia) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. metanoia (met-an'-oy-ah) n. 1. (subjectively) compunction (for guilt, including reformation) 2. (by implication) reversal (of (another's) decision) It has 29 linked Bible usages across 12 books. Visible English usage signals include repentance. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
metanoia (met-an'-oy-ah) n. 1. (subjectively) compunction (for guilt, including reformation) 2. (by implication) reversal (of (another's) decision)
Usage
29 linked usages
Books
12 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
repentance

Meaning and Definition

metanoia (met-an'-oy-ah) n. 1. (subjectively) compunction (for guilt, including reformation) 2. (by implication) reversal (of (another's) decision) [from G3340] KJV: repentance Root(s): G3340

Original Word
μετάνοια
Transliteration
metanoia
Derivation
Root: μετανοέω R1: 3340
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G3341. 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)

repentance

Usage: μετάνοια, -οίας, ἡ (μετανοέω), [in LXX: Pro.14:15, Wis.11:23 12:10, 19, Sir.44:16 * ;] after-thought, change of mind, repentance: Heb.12:17; of repentance from sin, Mat.3:8, 11 Luk.3:8 15:7 24:47, Act.26:20, 2Co.7:9-10; βάπτισμα (which see) μετανοίας, Mrk.1:4, Luk.3:3, Act.13:24 19:4; ἡ εἰς θεὸν Act.20:21; μ. ἀπὸ νεκρῶν ἔργων, Heb.6:1; εἰς μ. καλεῖν, Luk.5:32; id. ἄγειν, Rom.2:4; ἀνακαινίζειν, Heb.6:6; εἰς μ. χωρῆσαι, 2Pe.3:9; μ. δοῦναι, Act.5:31 11:18, 2Ti.2:25.† (AS)

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How Strong's G3341 Is Translated

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

repentance Matthew 3:8 24×

How Strong's G3341 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and Septuagint / Greek Old 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 24 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 G3341 (μετάνοια) appears 5 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G3341 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 G3341 in the New Testament

24 indexed usages in New Testament.

Matthew 3:8 KJV

Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance:

Matthew 3:11 KJV

I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance. but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire:

Matthew 9:13 KJV

But go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.

Strong's G3341 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Proverbs 14:15 Septuagint / Brenton

The simple believes every word: But the prudent man betakes himself to afterthought.

Strong's G3341 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

4 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Wisdom of Solomon 11:23 Septuagint / Brenton

But thou hast mercy upon all; for thou canst do all things, And winkest at the sins of men, because they should amend.

Wisdom of Solomon 12:10 Septuagint / Brenton

But executing thy judgments upon them by little and little, thou gavest them place of repentance, Not being ignorant that they were a naughty generation, And that their malice was bred in them, And that their cogitation would never be changed.

Wisdom of Solomon 12:19 Septuagint / Brenton

But by such works hast thou taught thy people That the just man should be merciful, And hast made thy children to be of a good hope That thou givest repentance for sins.

Usage Excerpts

First 29 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G3341.

Proverbs 14:15 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
The simple believes every word: But the prudent man betakes himself to afterthought.
Matthew 3:8 New Testament, KJV
Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance:
Matthew 3:11 New Testament, KJV
I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance. but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire:
Matthew 9:13 New Testament, KJV
But go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
Mark 1:4 New Testament, KJV
John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins.
Mark 2:17 New Testament, KJV
When Jesus heard it, he saith unto them, They that are whole have no need of the physician, but they that are sick: I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
Luke 3:3 New Testament, KJV
And he came into all the country about Jordan, preaching the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins;
Luke 3:8 New Testament, KJV
Bring forth therefore fruits worthy of repentance, and begin not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, That God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham.
Luke 5:32 New Testament, KJV
I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
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 24:47 New Testament, KJV
And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.
Acts 5:31 New Testament, KJV
Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins.
Acts 11:18 New Testament, KJV
When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life.
Acts 13:24 New Testament, KJV
When John had first preached before his coming the baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel.
Acts 19:4 New Testament, KJV
Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on him which should come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus.
Acts 20:21 New Testament, KJV
Testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.
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.
Romans 2:4 New Testament, KJV
Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?
2 Corinthians 7:9 New Testament, KJV
Now I rejoice, not that ye were made sorry, but that ye sorrowed to repentance: for ye were made sorry after a godly manner, that ye might receive damage by us in nothing.
2 Corinthians 7:10 New Testament, KJV
For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death.
2 Timothy 2:25 New Testament, KJV
In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;
Hebrews 6:1 New Testament, KJV
Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God,
Hebrews 6:6 New Testament, KJV
If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame.
Hebrews 12:17 New Testament, KJV
For ye know how that afterward, when he would have inherited the blessing, he was rejected: for he found no place of repentance, though he sought it carefully with tears.
2 Peter 3:9 New Testament, KJV
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.
Wisdom of Solomon 11:23 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
But thou hast mercy upon all; for thou canst do all things, And winkest at the sins of men, because they should amend.
Wisdom of Solomon 12:10 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
But executing thy judgments upon them by little and little, thou gavest them place of repentance, Not being ignorant that they were a naughty generation, And that their malice was bred in them, And that their cogitation would never be changed.
Wisdom of Solomon 12:19 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
But by such works hast thou taught thy people That the just man should be merciful, And hast made thy children to be of a good hope That thou givest repentance for sins.
Wisdom of Sirach 44:16 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Enoch pleased the Lord, and was translated, Being an example of repentance to all generations.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G3341, grouped by book.

Proverbs 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Matthew 3 usages, New Testament
Mark 2 usages, New Testament
Luke 5 usages, New Testament
Acts 6 usages, New Testament
Romans 1 usage, New Testament
2 Corinthians 2 usages, New Testament
2 Timothy 1 usage, New Testament
Hebrews 3 usages, New Testament
2 Peter 1 usage, New Testament
Wisdom of Solomon 3 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Sirach 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G3341 FAQ

What does metanoia (μετάνοια) mean?

Metanoia (Strong's G3341) is a Greek word most simply glossed "repentance". metanoia (met-an'-oy-ah) n. 1. (subjectively) compunction (for guilt, including reformation) 2. (by implication) reversal (of (another's) decision)

How many times is metanoia (μετάνοια) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 29 linked usages for Strong's G3341 across 12 books.

Where can I study metanoia (μετάνοια) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G3341 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate metanoia (μετάνοια)?

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

Does Strong's G3341 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 4 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G3341, with linked reader references where each row is available.