ἐλπίζω
elpizō
to hope/expect
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word ἐλπίζω (elpizō) is a verb that means "to hope" or "to expect." It is used 31 times in the Bible, indicating its importance in the text. The word's meaning is closely tied to the idea of anticipation or expectation, suggesting that it involves a sense of uncertainty or possibility. In terms of usage, ἐλπίζω is often used in contexts where the outcome is not yet certain, such as in situations of uncertainty, anticipation, or even fear. This suggests that the word is not just about positive expectations, but also about the possibility of disappointment or failure. The word's range of usage is therefore quite broad, encompassing a range of emotions and situations. The significance of ἐλπίζω lies in its emphasis on the human experience of uncertainty and anticipation. It highlights the importance of hope and expectation in shaping our understanding of the world and our place in it. By examining the ways in which ἐλπίζω is used in the Bible, we can gain a deeper understanding of the human condition and the role of hope in our lives.
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Occurrences in Scripture
31 total occurrences across the text
In his name, the nations will hope.”
Luke 6:34If you lend to those from whom you hope to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, to receive back as much.
Luke 24:21But we were hoping that it was he who would redeem Israel. Yes, and besides all this, it is now the third day since these things happened.
Luke 23:8Now when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceedingly glad, for he had wanted to see him for a long time, because he had heard many things about him. He hoped to see some miracle done by him.
John 5:45“Don’t think that I will accuse you to the Father. There is one who accuses you, even Moses, on whom you have set your hope.
Romans 15:12Again, Isaiah says, “There will be the root of Jesse, he who arises to rule over the Gentiles; in him the Gentiles will hope.”
Acts 24:26Meanwhile, he also hoped that money would be given to him by Paul, that he might release him. Therefore also he sent for him more often and talked with him.
Acts 26:7which our twelve tribes, earnestly serving night and day, hope to attain. Concerning this hope I am accused by the Jews, King Agrippa!
Romans 8:24For we were saved in hope, but hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for that which he sees?
Romans 8:25But if we hope for that which we don’t see, we wait for it with patience.
Romans 15:24whenever I travel to Spain, I will come to you. For I hope to see you on my journey, and to be helped on my way there by you, if first I may enjoy your company for a while.
1 Corinthians 13:7bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, and endures all things.
1 Corinthians 15:19If we have only hoped in Christ in this life, we are of all men most pitiable.
1 Corinthians 16:7For I do not wish to see you now in passing, but I hope to stay a while with you, if the Lord permits.
2 Corinthians 1:10who delivered us out of so great a death, and does deliver; on whom we have set our hope that he will also still deliver us;
2 Corinthians 1:13For we write no other things to you than what you read or even acknowledge, and I hope you will acknowledge to the end,
2 Corinthians 5:11Knowing therefore the fear of the Lord, we persuade men, but we are revealed to God, and I hope that we are revealed also in your consciences.
2 Corinthians 8:5This was not as we had expected, but first they gave their own selves to the Lord, and to us through the will of God.
2 Corinthians 13:6But I hope that you will know that we aren’t disqualified.
Philippians 2:19But I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, that I also may be cheered up when I know how you are doing.
Philippians 2:23Therefore I hope to send him at once, as soon as I see how it will go with me.
1 Timothy 3:14These things I write to you, hoping to come to you shortly;
1 Timothy 4:10For to this end we both labor and suffer reproach, because we have set our trust in the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of those who believe.
1 Timothy 5:5Now she who is a widow indeed and desolate, has her hope set on God, and continues in petitions and prayers night and day.
1 Timothy 6:17Charge those who are rich in this present world that they not be arrogant, nor have their hope set on the uncertainty of riches, but on the living God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy;
Philemon 1:22Also, prepare a guest room for me, for I hope that through your prayers I will be restored to you.
Hebrews 11:1Now faith is assurance of things hoped for, proof of things not seen.
1 Peter 1:13Therefore prepare your minds for action. Be sober, and set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ—
1 Peter 3:5For this is how in the past, the holy women who hoped in God also adorned themselves, being in subjection to their own husbands.
2 John 1:12Having many things to write to you, I don’t want to do so with paper and ink, but I hope to come to you, and to speak face to face, that our joy may be made full.
3 John 1:14but I hope to see you soon. Then we will speak face to face. Peace be to you. The friends greet you. Greet the friends by name.