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− | '''Repentance''' is the feeling and act in which one recognizes and tries to right a wrong, or gain forgiveness from someone | + | '''Repentance''' is the feeling and act in which one recognizes and tries to right a wrong, or gain forgiveness from someone whom he wronged. In religious contexts it usually refers to repenting for a sin against God. It always includes an admission of guilt, and also includes at least one of the following: |
+ | :a solemn promise or resolve not to repeat the offense; | ||
+ | :an attempt to make restitution for the wrong, | ||
+ | :or in some way to reverse the harmful effects of the wrong where possible. | ||
In Biblical Hebrew, the idea of repentance is represented by two verbs: שוב shuv (to return) and נח | In Biblical Hebrew, the idea of repentance is represented by two verbs: שוב shuv (to return) and נח |
Revision as of 13:28, August 11, 2005
Repentance is the feeling and act in which one recognizes and tries to right a wrong, or gain forgiveness from someone whom he wronged. In religious contexts it usually refers to repenting for a sin against God. It always includes an admission of guilt, and also includes at least one of the following:
- a solemn promise or resolve not to repeat the offense;
- an attempt to make restitution for the wrong,
- or in some way to reverse the harmful effects of the wrong where possible.
In Biblical Hebrew, the idea of repentance is represented by two verbs: שוב shuv (to return) and נח