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repent ~ (A) ~ to turn from sin to do what God wants us to do; to decide not to do the bad things that you did before; when you turn your mind away from bad things.
repent ~ (B) ~ a change of mind and heart; to turn away from sin and turn to God.
repent ~ (B) ~ to change one's attitude and behaviour.
repent ~ (B) ~ to confess your evil deeds to God.
repent ~ (B) ~ to turn from sin to God's ways; to change from past evil ways; a change of mind and heart in turning away from wrong.
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