Yes, if repentence meant to turn from sin, then God would be a sinner.
Exodus 32:14 And the LORD repented of the evil which he thought to do unto his people.
There are many other verses that say God repented. So repentence does not mean to turn from sin, but it does mean to change one's mind or direction.
Look at these verses to understand what repent means:
Luke 13:1 There were present at that season some that told him of the Galilaeans, whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices.
13:2 And Jesus answering said unto them, Suppose ye that these Galilaeans were sinners above all the Galilaeans, because they suffered such things?
13:3 I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.
13:4 Or those eighteen, upon whom the tower in Siloam fell, and slew them, think ye that they were sinners above all men that dwelt in Jerusalem?
13:5 I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.
Here the Lord tells these persons they must repent or perish. But look at the phrase before each.
Suppose ye these Galilaeans were sinners above all the Galilaeans, because they suffered such things?
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think ye that they were sinners above all men that dwelt in Jerusalem?
These particular people had the wrong attitude about themselves and others. They believed if an evil event happened to certain persons that this was proof that these people were wicked sinners whom God punished. They also believed themselves to be righteous in God's sight.
Jesus told them that they needed to repent or change the way they were thinking. They needed to realize that they also were sinners in danger of perishing.
You are not going to turn to Jesus unless you realize you are a lost sinner. Most people believe they are good and that God will accept them as they are. This is the wrong attitude or belief that people must repent of.
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