4.8.4.6 Repent

Use this domain for words related to repenting.

Related domains: 
4.3.8 Change behavior
Louw Nida Codes: 
41E Change Behavior
  • What words indicate that a person recognizes he has done wrong?
    feel convicted, recognize your sin, realize one has done wrong, regret
  • What words indicate that a person has decided to change his behavior?
    repent, have a change of heart, reverse your behavior, reform, go straight
  • What words refer to a decision to change?
    repentance, reformation, reversal, change of heart
  • What words refer to an admission of wrong?
    admit wrong, confess, acknowledge wrong, take something back (that you said),
  • What words refer to a request for forgiveness?
    apologize, apology, apologetic, ask forgiveness
  • What words refer to an effort to make up for doing wrong?
    make amends, make up for, set things right, make restitution, pay back what was taken, return stolen goods
  • What do people say when they ask for forgiveness?
    Sorry! Excuse me. I'm sorry. Forgive me.

    • 4.8.4.6.1 Request forgiveness

    Use this domain for words related to asking for forgiveness.

  • What words refer to requesting forgiveness?
    ask forgiveness, sue for peace, seek pardon, beg for mercy