同义词

   见 metamellomai 的定义   3338
   见 metanoeo 的定义       3340

   一般认为两者的区别在于3338指情绪上的改变,3340是选择的改变.
   3338提到某些具体点,3340涵盖整个生命.3338不过是后悔或懊悔,
   3340则是道德上的转变,亦即悔改.3340的含意更完整,更尊贵,表达
   的是道德行动与议题,使用的比率也远为高,而且常以祈使语态出现.

Synonyms

   See Definition for metamellomai    3338
   See Definition for metanoeo        3340

   The distinction often given between these is; 3338 refers to
   an emotional change, 3340 to an change of choice, 3338 has
   reference to particulars, 3340 to the entire life, 3338
   signifies nothing but regret even amounting to remorse, 3340
   that reversal of moral purpose known as repentance; does not
   seem to be sustained by usage. But that 3340 is the fuller
   and nobler term, expressive of moral action and issues, is
   indicated not only by its derivation, but by the greater
   frequency of its use and by the fact it is often used in the
   imperative.