metanoia
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- noun
- /ˌmɛtəˈnɔɪə/
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metanoia
- But Jesus uses this parable to make a point—that it is because of metanoia, a deep transformative change of heart, that we more fully enter into the kingdom of God.
And then suddenly they feel a sense of guilt or remorse or repentance, Metanoia, right?
- And then suddenly they feel a sense of guilt or remorse or repentance, Metanoia, right?
- The original Greek is metanoia, which means a turn around, a shift, a complete shift.
- Repentance, the original Greek is metanoia, which means a turnaround, a shift, a complete shift.
Examples
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Perhaps a better word to use is the Greek word metanoia, which means penitence, repentance, reorientation of one's life, or spiritual conversion.
Academic text (2011) -
Without metanoia, a repentance implying a profound change in self, the masculinized hero cannot complete his journey.
Academic text (1992) -
The word is metanoia, and it means a shift of mind.
Academic text (2008) -
The original Greek is metanoia, which means a turn around, a shift, a complete shift.
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"Metanoia" was probably the key term for early Christians such as John the Baptist.
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But any kind of metanoia means a peeling off of the old self.
Blog text (13) -
Vincent underwent a "metanoia" that changed his life and the world in a way he never would have expected.
Blog text (13) -
After years of struggling with his beliefs, he finally experienced a profound sense of metanoia that transformed his perspective on life.
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The documentary highlights several personal stories where individuals underwent metanoia, leading to significant changes in their lifestyle and values.
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Her journey of metanoia helped her let go of old habits and embrace a more fulfilling and meaningful way of living.
Synonyms
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A time when a person decides they feel differently about something
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A complete sudden change that makes someone or something very different
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A sudden big change in what someone believes or values that changes their life
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A big life event that changes how a person lives or thinks
A change from one state to another
Antonyms
How Transformative
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Etymology
Metanoia comes from Greek parts meta- ('change') and -noia from nous ('mind'), the same -noia you see in paranoia. So metanoia is literally a 'change of mind', which is why it means a deep, life-changing shift in belief or way of living.