Word Study: Renew

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The term "renew" is often used in reference to a task that must be completed such as renewing a lease or renewing a driver's license. However, when one changes their mindset towards spiritual matters, renew is very significant in one's journey.

Strong's Concordance- Hebrew (2318)

As in Hebrews 6:6

a primary root; to be new; caus. to rebuild - renew, repair

Strong's Concordance - Greek (342)

As in Romans 12:2

from 341. renovation - renewing

"And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God." -Romans 12:2

Definition - Cambridge Dictionary

to increase the life of or replace something old

Synonyms

continue

extend

prolong

reaffirm

reestablish

reopen

repeat

restate

restore

resume

revive

Scripture - KJV

Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.

-Psalm 51:10

But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

-Isaiah 40:31

That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts; And be renewed in the spirit of your mind.

-Ephesians 4:22,23

If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame.

-Hebrews 6:6

Renewal Must Take Precedent

Renewal is impossible without acknowledging that the old must be left behind. We can wish for change, contemplate it, or set goals, but transformation won't occur unless we are prepared to release what is familiar. Whether it's a mindset, a relationship, or our self-perception, these must be decisively replaced. The new cannot flourish while the old remains.