Greek expression: metanoia Pronunciation: meht AH noy ah Strong’s Number: 3341 KEY VERSES Acts 11:18, 20:21; 2 Corinthians 7:9–10 The Greek word for “repentance” is a compound word derived from meta, meaning “after,” and suggesting “some type of change,” and nous, meaning “mind.” Thus, metanoia strictly denotes “a change of mind”—a rejection of past sinful ways. But it also connotes remorse for sin, accompanied by a desire to turn away from one’s sin and to God for salvation. Such repentance