verb /ɹɪˈpɛnt/
a) To feel pain, sorrow, or regret for what one has done or omitted to do; the cause for repenting may be indicated with "of".
And God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way; and God repented of the evil, that he had said that he would do unto them; and he did it not.
b) To be sorry for sin as morally evil, and to seek forgiveness; to cease to love and practice sin.
I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.
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