Idioms for Repentance

“incline the heart to YAHWEH יְהֹוָה‎
Hebrew Yəhōwā, one vocalization of the Tetragrammaton יהוה‎ (YHWH), the proper name of the God of Israel in the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament. It is considered one of the seven names of God in Judaism and a form of God’s name in Christianity. Covenant making covenant keeping GOD. For more info click here” Joshua 24:3

“Make oneself a new heart” Ezekiel 18:31

“circumcise the heart” Jer. 4:4

“wash the heart” Jer. 4:14

“break one’s fallow ground” (light the light) Hos. 10:12

 

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