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ἐπιστρέφω
epistréphō · Greek · Strong's G1994 · 36 occurrences
The KJV renders 10 different Hebrew and Greek words as “again”
What it means
to revert (literally, figuratively or morally)
from G1909 (ἐπί) and G4762 (στρέφω);
How the KJV renders it
come again, convert, return about, again
Where that flattens a distinction
The same English word is also used for these other originals, so the distinction between them disappears in translation.
“again”
“come again”
also renders hypostréphō (G5290), epanérchomai (G1880)
“convert”
also renders stréphō (G4762)
Answers that weigh this word
- Does Colossians 2:16 abolish the Sabbath?
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- Is repentance required for salvation, or is belief alone enough?
Where it appears
36 occurrences in the Greek text, first 35 verses shown.
1 Peter 2:25 · V-2API-2P
For you were going astray like sheep; but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.
1 Thessalonians 1:9 · V-AAI-2P
For they themselves report concerning us what kind of a reception we had from you, and how you turned to God from idols to serve a living and true God,
2 Corinthians 3:16 · V-AAS-3S
But whenever someone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away.
2 Peter 2:22 · V-AAP-NSM
But it has happened to them according to the true proverb, “The dog turns to his own vomit again,” and “the sow that has washed to wallowing in the mire.”
Acts 3:19 · V-AAM-2P
“Repent therefore, and turn again, that your sins may be blotted out, so that there may come times of refreshing from the presence of the Lord,
Acts 9:35 · V-AAI-3P
All who lived at Lydda and in Sharon saw him, and they turned to the Lord.
Acts 9:40 V-AAP-NSMActs 11:21 V-AAI-3SActs 14:15 V-PANActs 15:19 V-PAP-DPMActs 15:36 V-AAP-NPMActs 16:18 V-AAP-NSMActs 26:18 V-AANActs 26:20 V-PANActs 28:27 V-AAS-3PGalatians 4:9 V-PAI-2PJames 5:19 V-AAS-3SJames 5:20 V-AAP-NSMJohn 21:20 V-2APP-NSMLuke 1:16 V-FAI-3SLuke 1:17 V-AANLuke 2:39 V-AAI-3PLuke 8:55 V-AAI-3SLuke 17:4 V-AAS-3SLuke 17:31 V-AAM-3SLuke 22:32 V-AAP-NSMMatthew 10:13 V-2APM-3SMatthew 12:44 V-FAI-1SMatthew 13:15 V-AAS-3PMatthew 24:18 V-AAM-3SMark 4:12 V-AAS-3PMark 5:30 V-2APP-NSMMark 8:33 V-2APP-NSMMark 13:16 V-AAM-3SRevelation 1:12 V-AAI-1S
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