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A change in God’s plan or intention, often in response to human repentance, but without implying any fault or moral imperfection on God’s part.
Ge 6:6-7 God’s change of purpose here involves his intention to punish. See also 1Sa 15:11,35
Jnh 4:2 God’s change of purpose here involves his compassion for sinners: “relent” in this and other passages may also be translated “repent”. See also Dt 32:36; 2Sa 24:15-16 pp 1Ch 21:14-15; Ps 106:45; Isa 38:1-5; Hos 11:8; Am 7:1-6
God may repent in response to human repentance Jer 18:8 See also Ex 32:14; 2Ch 12:1-8; Jer 26:13,19; Joel 2:13; Jnh 3:6-10
Nu 23:19; Ps 110:4; Heb 6:17-18