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ἀποκαραδοκία

apokaradokiaeager expectationHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · feminine2 occurrences2 books2 verses

Definition

ἀπο-καραδοκία, -ας, ἡ

(ἀποκαραδοκέω, used by Aq. in Psalm 37:7 for חוּל; ἀπό, κάρα the head, δοκέω, in Ion., to watch),

to watch with outstretched head, watch anxiously (Polyb., π.; see Deiss., LAE, 374.5, 377 f.), Romans 8:19, Philippians 1:20 (Lft., in l; Cremer, 177).

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

2 total
  1. Romans 8:19ἀποκαραδοκία · in eager expectation
    The creation waits in eager expectation for the revelation of the sons of God.
  2. Philippians 1:20ἀποκαραδοκίαν · eagerly expect
    I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have complete boldness so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death.