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ἀνακαίνωσις
anakainōsis
G0342
G:N-F Greek

renewal

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anakainosis denotes renewal in the transformation of the mind and in the Holy Spirit's saving work.

The two occurrences present renewal in a single broad use: it is associated with transformation of the mind in Romans 12:2 and with the Holy Spirit in the saving clause of Titus 3:5.

Senses in use

  1. Renewal in transformation and saving action · dominant

    In Romans 12:2, the dative singular form occurs in the clause about being transformed rather than conformed to the age; the APB renders the phrase "by the renewal of your mind." In Titus 3:5, the genitive singular form occurs in the phrase "washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit" within the statement that salvation is according to mercy rather than works.

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB uses "renewal" in both verses, once with "your mind" and once with "the Holy Spirit." These phrases show the clauses in which the term occurs rather than isolating every aspect of its contribution.

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