What does ἐπιστρέφω · πάλιν mean in the Bible?
ἐπιστρέφω · πάλιν is a Greek phrase meaning "to revert (literally, figuratively or morally)".
Greek · G1994, G3825
ἐπιστρέφετε πάλιν
To revert (literally, figuratively or morally) · again
Reading a lexicon entry
What this page is: Each lexicon entry shows the original Hebrew or Greek word behind the English translation: its meaning, its range of use, and where it appears in Scripture.
Strong's number: The Strong's code (H- or G-) is the standard reference number for this word. It connects this entry to chapter and passage language tabs.
Where it appears: The witness passages show where this word is used in context. Click any to open the study page for that passage.
This lexicon entry is part of our ongoing editorial review. If you notice missing content, unclear wording, or a possible correction, please send us a note through theConnect page. Screenshots are helpful.
Words in this compound — expand to study each participant
ἐπιστρέφωG1994to revert (literally, figuratively or morally)
Pronunciationepistréphō
Turning to God or away from sin; moral conversion or repentance, not merely physical turning around.
Open lexicon entry →πάλινG3825again
Pronunciationpálin
Temporal repetition or rhetorical continuation; distinguishes literal recurrence from logical progression in argument.
Open lexicon entry →What does ἐπιστρέφετε πάλιν (epistrephete palin) mean in the Bible?
ἐπιστρέφω · πάλιν is a Greek phrase meaning "to revert (literally, figuratively or morally)".
Full entry for ἐπιστρέφετε πάλιν (G1994, G3825) · Open the biblical lexicon
Questions this entry answers
How many biblical occurrences are listed for G1994, G3825?
G1994, G3825 is connected to 36 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.
Evidence Summary
Greek phrase. to revert (literally, figuratively or morally)
Source Gloss
to revert (literally, figuratively or morally)
Grammatical Forms
How mood, tense, and voice shift the force of this verb in context.
This verb appears through different tense, voice, mood, or stem patterns. Those forms help readers see how the action is presented in context.
Form groups5Aligned forms36TensesAorist, Present, FutureVoicesActive, Passive
Tenses
Voices
Participleverbal adjective — the action as a modifying quality11×
Aorist ActiveLuke 22:32 · Acts 9:40 · Acts 16:18 · Jas 5:20 · 2 Pet 2:22 · Rev 1:12 · Acts 15:367×
Aorist PassiveMark 5:30 · Mark 8:33 · John 21:203×
Present ActiveActs 15:191×
Subjunctivepossibility, probability, or purpose6×
Aorist ActiveMatt 13:15 · Mark 4:12 · Acts 28:27 · Luke 17:4 · 2 Cor 3:16 · Jas 5:196×
Imperativecommand or strong request5×
Aorist ActiveMatt 24:18 · Mark 13:16 · Luke 17:31 · Acts 3:194×
Aorist PassiveMatt 10:131×
Infinitiveverbal noun — the action in abstract4×
Aorist ActiveLuke 1:17 · Acts 26:182×
Present ActiveActs 14:15 · Acts 26:202×
Indicativestates a fact or reality10×
Aorist ActiveLuke 2:39 · Acts 9:35 · Luke 8:55 · Acts 11:21 · 1 Thess 1:9 · Rev 1:126×
Future ActiveMatt 12:44 · Luke 1:162×
Present ActiveGal 4:91×
Aorist Passive1 Pet 2:251×
Discourse Aspect
How this verb appears across 35 occurrences in the NT discourse index (MACULA Greek SBLGNT).
Aspect
Tense
aorist31present2future2
Voice
active30passive5
Mood
participle11indicative10subjunctive6infinitive4imperative4
NT Occurrences
Matthew 10:13ἐπιστραφήτωaorist passive imperativeimperativeMatthew 12:44ἐπιστρέψωfuture active indicativeprospectiveMatthew 13:15ἐπιστρέψωσινaorist active subjunctivesubjunctiveMatthew 24:18ἐπιστρεψάτωaorist active imperativeimperativeMark 4:12ἐπιστρέψωσινaorist active subjunctivesubjunctiveMark 5:30ἐπιστραφεὶςaorist passive participleparticipleMark 8:33ἐπιστραφεὶςaorist passive participleparticipleMark 13:16ἐπιστρεψάτωaorist active imperativeimperativeLuke 1:16ἐπιστρέψειfuture active indicativeprospectiveLuke 1:17ἐπιστρέψαιaorist active infinitiveinfinitiveLuke 2:39ἐπέστρεψανaorist active indicativecompletedLuke 8:55ἐπέστρεψενaorist active indicativecompletedLuke 17:31ἐπιστρεψάτωaorist active imperativeimperativeLuke 17:4ἐπιστρέψῃaorist active subjunctivesubjunctiveLuke 22:32ἐπιστρέψαςaorist active participleparticipleJohn 21:20Ἐπιστραφεὶςaorist passive participleparticipleActs 9:35ἐπέστρεψανaorist active indicativecompletedActs 9:40ἐπιστρέψαςaorist active participleparticipleActs 11:21ἐπέστρεψενaorist active indicativecompletedActs 14:15ἐπιστρέφεινaorist active infinitiveinfinitiveActs 15:19ἐπιστρέφουσινpresent active participleparticipleActs 15:36Ἐπιστρέψαντεςaorist active participleparticipleActs 16:18ἐπιστρέψαςaorist active participleparticipleActs 26:18ἐπιστρέψαιaorist active infinitiveinfinitiveActs 26:20ἐπιστρέφεινaorist active infinitiveinfinitiveActs 28:27ἐπιστρέψωσινaorist active subjunctivesubjunctive2 Corinthians 3:16ἐπιστρέψῃaorist active subjunctivesubjunctiveGalatians 4:9ἐπιστρέφετεpresent active indicativeongoing1 Thessalonians 1:9ἐπεστρέψατεaorist active indicativecompletedJames 5:19ἐπιστρέψῃaorist active subjunctivesubjunctiveJames 5:20ἐπιστρέψαςaorist active participleparticiple1 Peter 2:25ἐπεστράφητεaorist passive indicativecompleted2 Peter 2:22ἐπιστρέψαςaorist active participleparticipleRevelation 1:12ἐπέστρεψαaorist active indicativecompletedRevelation 1:12ἐπιστρέψαςaorist active participleparticiple
Aspect reflects grammatical form — not authorial emphasis. Participles and infinitives are verbal adjectives and nouns respectively.
Clause data: MACULA Greek (Clear Bible, CC BY 4.0) · SBLGNT (Logos/SBL, CC BY 4.0)
Word Origins
ἐπιστρέφετε πάλιν is built from these roots: