Strong's Greek · G1679

ἐλπίζω

elpízō

(have, thing) hope(-d) (for), trust

Definition

to expect or confide

Derivation

from G1680 (ἐλπίς);

Appears 31 times in Scripture

Luke 24:21

But we were hoping He was the One who would redeem Israel. And besides all this, it is the third day since these things took place.

Romans 8:24

For in this hope we were saved; but hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what he can already see?

Matthew 12:21

In His name the nations will put their hope.”

Romans 8:25

But if we hope for what we do not yet see, we wait for it patiently.

Romans 15:24

I hope to see you on my way to Spain. And after I have enjoyed your company for a while, you can equip me for my journey.

Acts 24:26

At the same time, he was hoping that Paul would offer him a bribe. So he sent for Paul frequently and talked with him.

Acts 26:7

the promise our twelve tribes are hoping to see fulfilled as they earnestly serve God day and night. It is because of this hope, O king, that I am accused by the Jews.

1 Corinthians 16:7

For I do not want to see you now only in passing; I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord permits.

John 5:45

Do not think that I will accuse you before the Father. Your accuser is Moses, in whom you have put your hope.

Luke 6:34

And if you lend to those from whom you expect repayment, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, expecting to be repaid in full.

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Lexicon: Strong's Exhaustive Concordance (James Strong, 1890, public domain), digital edition by Open Scriptures (CC BY-SA). Verse mappings: Berean Standard Bible interlinear tables (public domain).

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