From meta (change) and bolē (a throw). Denotes a change, a turning point, a transformation. Appears in James 1:17 in the phrase 'shadow of turning' — emphasizing God's immutability.
James declares that God is the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning (James 1:17). While everything in creation is subject to change, God remains absolutely constant. His character, His promises, and His purposes never shift. This is the foundation of all Christian hope: the unchanging God who keeps every promise.