Bible Dictionary

Renewal

The act of making something new again or restoring it to a better condition.

Quick Reference

Total Entries

516

Entry Position

393 of 516

Letter

R

Meaning

The act of making something new again or restoring it to a better condition.

Key Scriptures

  • Psalm 51:10
  • Isaiah 40:31
  • Romans 12:2
  • 2 Corinthians 4:16
  • Ephesians 4:23
  • Colossians 3:10
  • Titus 3:5

Original Language

Greek

ἀνακαίνωσις

anakainōsis

renewal

Meaning

Renewal is the act of making something new again or restoring it to a better condition.


Biblical Usage

In Scripture, renewal refers to being made new, restored, or refreshed.

The term is used in connection with the mind, the inward person, and spiritual restoration.


Key References

  • Psalm 51:10
  • Isaiah 40:31
  • Romans 12:2
  • 2 Corinthians 4:16
  • Ephesians 4:23
  • Colossians 3:10
  • Titus 3:5

  • Restoration
  • Repentance
  • New Man
  • Inner Man
  • Regeneration

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Scriptures

  • Psalm 51:10
  • Isaiah 40:31
  • Romans 12:2
  • 2 Corinthians 4:16
  • Ephesians 4:23
  • Colossians 3:10
  • Titus 3:5

Related Terms

Study Topics

renewal restoration renewal of mind spiritual growth