Strong's Lexicon ametanoétos: Unrepentant, impenitent Original Word: ἀμετανόητος Word Origin: Derived from the Greek prefix "ἀ-" (a-) meaning "not" or "without," and "μετανοέω" (metanoeō), meaning "to repent" or "to change one's mind." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἀμετανόητος, the concept of an unrepentant heart can be related to terms such as "קָשֶׁה" (qashah, Strong's Hebrew 7185), meaning "hard" or "stubborn," and "סָרַר" (sarar, Strong's Hebrew 5637), meaning "to be stubborn" or "to rebel." These terms similarly convey the idea of obstinacy and resistance to divine instruction or correction. Usage: The term ἀμετανόητος is used in the New Testament to describe individuals or groups who remain stubbornly unrepentant, refusing to turn away from sin and embrace a change of heart. Context: The Greek term ἀμετανόητος appears in the New Testament to characterize a state of spiritual obstinacy and hardness of heart. It is used to describe those who, despite the opportunity and call to repentance, persist in their sinful ways. This term is notably found in Romans 2:5, where the Apostle Paul warns of the consequences of an unrepentant heart: "But because of your hard and unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath against yourself for the day of wrath, when God’s righteous judgment will be revealed" (BSB). Here, Paul emphasizes the seriousness of remaining unrepentant, highlighting the inevitable divine judgment that awaits those who refuse to turn from their sinful paths. The concept of ἀμετανόητος underscores the biblical teaching that repentance is essential for reconciliation with God and avoidance of His righteous judgment. It serves as a sobering reminder of the importance of a contrite heart and the willingness to seek forgiveness and transformation through Christ. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom alpha (as a neg. prefix) and metanoeó Definition impenitent, unrepentant NASB Translation unrepentant (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 279: ἀμετανόητοςἀμετανόητος, (μετανοέω, which see), admitting no change of mind (amendment), unrepentant, impenitent: Romans 2:5. (In Lucian, Abdic. 11 (passively), equivalent to ἀμεταμέλητος, which see; (Philo de praem. et poen. § 3).) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance impenitent. From a (as a negative particle) and a presumed derivative of metanoeo; unrepentant -- impenitent. see GREEK a see GREEK metanoeo Forms and Transliterations αμετανοητον αμετανόητον ἀμετανόητον αμέτρητον ametanoeton ametanoēton ametanóeton ametanóētonLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |