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ἐλπίζω

elpizōto hope/expectHow to read Greek
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Definition

ἐλπίζω

[in LXX chiefly for בָּטַח, also for חָסָה, יָחַל pi., hi., etc. ;]

to look for, expect, hope (for): with accusative of thing(s), Romans 8:24-25, 1 Corinthians 13:7, Hebrews 11:1; with dative of thing(s) (τ. τύχῃ, Thuc., iii, 97, 2), Matthew 12:21; before καθώς, 2 Corinthians 8:5; with inf., Luke 6:34; 23:8, Acts 26:7, Romans 15:24, 1 Corinthians 16:7, 2 Corinthians 5:11, Philippians 2:19, 23, 1 Timothy 3:14, 2 John 12, 3 John 14; before ὅτι, with pres., Luke 24:21; with fut., Acts 24:26, 2 Corinthians 1:13; 13:6, Phm 22. As in LXX (WM, § xxxiii, d; and esp. in the pf., Ellic. on 1 Timothy 4:10; Bl., § 59, 2), with prep.; εἰς, John 5:45 (see Ellis., l.with), 1 Peter 3:5; before ὅτι, 2 Corinthians 1:10; ἐπί, with dative, Romans 15:12 (LXX 1 Timothy 4:10; 6:17; ἐν, 1 Corinthians 15:19; with accusative, 1 Peter 1:13 (aor. imper. see Bl., § 58, 2); τ. θεόν, 1 Timothy 5:5 (of. ἀπ-, προ-ελπίζω, see Cremer, 255).

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as ἐλπίζω:

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

31 total
  1. Matthew 12:21ἐλπιοῦσιν · will put their hope
    In His name the nations will put their hope.”
  2. Luke 6:34ἐλπίζετε · you expect
    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.
  3. Luke 23:8ἤλπιζέν · was hoping
    When Herod saw Jesus, he was greatly pleased. He had wanted to see Him for a long time, because he had heard about Him and was hoping to see Him perform a miracle.
  4. Luke 24:21ἠλπίζομεν · were hoping
    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.
  5. John 5:45ἠλπίκατε · have put your hope
    Do not think that I will accuse you before the Father. Your accuser is Moses, in whom you have put your hope.
  6. Acts 24:26ἐλπίζων · he was hoping
    At the same time, he was hoping that Paul would offer him a bribe. So he sent for Paul frequently and talked with him.
  7. Acts 26:7ἐλπίζει · are hoping
    …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.
  8. Romans 8:24ἐλπίζει · hopes for
    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?
  9. Romans 8:25ἐλπίζομεν · we hope for
    But if we hope for what we do not yet see, we wait for it patiently.
  10. Romans 15:12ἐλπιοῦσιν · will put their hope
    And once more, Isaiah says: “The Root of Jesse will appear, One who will arise to rule over the Gentiles; in Him the Gentiles will put their hope.”
  11. Romans 15:24ἐλπίζω · I hope
    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.
  12. 1 Corinthians 13:7ἐλπίζει · hopes
    It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
  13. 1 Corinthians 15:19ἠλπικότες · hope
    If our hope in Christ is for this life alone, we are to be pitied more than all men.
  14. 1 Corinthians 16:7ἐλπίζω · I hope
    For I do not want to see you now only in passing; I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord permits.
  15. 2 Corinthians 1:10ἠλπίκαμεν · we have placed our hope
    He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and He will deliver us. In Him we have placed our hope that He will yet again deliver us,
  16. 2 Corinthians 1:13ἐλπίζω · I hope
    For we do not write you anything that is beyond your ability to read and understand. And I hope that you will understand us completely,
  17. 2 Corinthians 5:11ἐλπίζω · I hope
    Therefore, since we know what it means to fear the Lord, we try to persuade men. What we are is clear to God, and I hope it is clear to your conscience as well.
  18. 2 Corinthians 8:5ἠλπίσαμεν · we expected
    And not only did they do as we expected, but they gave themselves first to the Lord and then to us, through the will of God.
  19. 2 Corinthians 13:6ἐλπίζω · I hope
    And I hope you will realize that we have not failed the test.
  20. Philippians 2:19Ἐλπίζω · I hope
    Now I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, that I also may be cheered when I learn how you are doing.
  21. Philippians 2:23ἐλπίζω · I hope
    So I hope to send him as soon as I see what happens with me.
  22. 1 Timothy 3:14ἐλπίζων · [Although] I hope
    Although I hope to come to you soon, I am writing you these things
  23. 1 Timothy 4:10ἠλπίκαμεν · we have set our hope
    To this end we labor and strive, because we have set our hope on the living God, who is the Savior of everyone, and especially of those who believe.
  24. 1 Timothy 5:5ἤλπικεν · puts [her] hope
    The widow who is truly in need and left all alone puts her hope in God and continues night and day in her petitions and prayers.
  25. 1 Timothy 6:17ἠλπικέναι · to put their hope
    Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy.
  26. Philemon 1:22ἐλπίζω · I hope
    In the meantime, prepare a guest room for me, because I hope that through your prayers I will be restored to you.
  27. Hebrews 11:1ἐλπιζομένων · of what [we] hope for
    Now faith is the assurance of what we hope for and the certainty of what we do not see.
  28. 1 Peter 1:13ἐλπίσατε · Set [your] hope
    Therefore prepare your minds for action. Be sober-minded. Set your hope fully on the grace to be given you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
  29. 1 Peter 3:5ἐλπίζουσαι · They put their hope
    For this is how the holy women of the past adorned themselves. They put their hope in God and were submissive to their husbands,
  30. 2 John 1:12ἐλπίζω · I hope
    I have many things to write to you, but I would prefer not to do so with paper and ink. Instead, I hope to come and speak with you face to face, so that our joy may be complete.
  31. 3 John 1:14ἐλπίζω · I hope
    Instead, I hope to see you soon and speak with you face to face. Peace to you. The friends here send you greetings. Greet each of our friends there by name.