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Lexicon :: Strong's G1679 - elpizō

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ἐλπίζω
Transliteration
elpizō (Key)
Pronunciation
el-pid'-zo
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
mGNT
31x in 17 unique form(s) TR
31x in 18 unique form(s) LXX
95x in 27 unique form(s)
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 2:517,229

Strong’s Definitions

ἐλπίζω elpízō, el-pid'-zo; from G1680; to expect or confide:—(have, thing) hope(-d) (for), trust.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 32x

The KJV translates Strong's G1679 in the following manner: trust (18x), hope (10x), hope for (2x), things hoped for (1x), variations of 'hope' (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 32x
The KJV translates Strong's G1679 in the following manner: trust (18x), hope (10x), hope for (2x), things hoped for (1x), variations of 'hope' (1x).

  1. to hope

    1. in a religious sense, to wait for salvation with joy and full confidence

  2. hopefully to trust in

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
ἐλπίζω elpízō, el-pid'-zo; from G1680; to expect or confide:—(have, thing) hope(-d) (for), trust.
STRONGS G1679:
ἐλπίζω; imperfect ἠλπιζον; Attic future ἐλπιῶ (Matthew 12:21, and often in the Sept. ((whence in Romans 15:12); cf. Buttmann, 37 (32); Winer's Grammar, § 13, 1 c.); the common form ἐλπίσω does not occur in Biblical Greek); 1 aorist ἤλπισα; perfect ἠλπικα; (present passive ἐλπίζομαι); (ἐλπίς, which see); the Sept. for בָּטַח to trust; חָסָה to flee for refuge; יִחֵל to wait, to hope; to hope (in a religious sense, to wait for salvation with joy and full of confidence): τί, Romans 8:24; 1 Corinthians 13:7; (τά) ἐλπιζομενα, things hoped for, Hebrews 11:1 (but WH marginal reading connect ἐλπιζομένων with the following πραγμάτων); once with the dative of the object on which the hope rests, hopefully to trust in: τῷ ὀνόματι αὐτοῦ (as in secular authors once τῇ τύχῃ, Thucydides 3, 97, 2), Matthew 12:21 G L T Tr WH (cf. Buttmann, 176 (153)); καθώς, 2 Corinthians 8:5. followed by an infinitive relating to the subject of the verb ἐλπίζω (cf. Winers Grammar, 331 (311); Buttmann, 259 (223)): Luke 6:34; Luke 23:8; Acts 26:7; Romans 15:24; 1 Corinthians 16:7; Philippians 2:(19),23; 1 Timothy 3:14; 2 John 1:12; 3 John 1:14; followed by a perfect infinitive 2 Corinthians 5:11; followed by ὅτι with a present Luke 24:21; ὅτι with a future, Acts 24:26; 2 Corinthians 1:13; 2 Corinthians 13:6; Philemon 1:22. Peculiar to Biblical Greek is the construction of this verb with prepositions and a case of noun or pronoun (cf. Buttmann, 175f (152f) (cf. 337 (290); Winer's Grammar, § 33, d.; Ellicott on 1 Timothy 4:10)): εἰς τινα, to direct hope unto one, John 5:45 (perfect ἠλπίκατε, in whom you have put your hope, and rely upon it (Winer's Grammar, § 40, 4 a.)); 1 Peter 3:5 L T Tr WH; with addition of ὅτι with future 2 Corinthians 1:10 (L text Tr WH brackets ὅτι, and so detach the following clause); ἐπί τίνι, to build hope on one, as on a foundation (often in the Sept.): Romans 15:12 (from Isaiah 11:10); 1 Timothy 4:10; 1 Timothy 6:17; ἐν τίνι, to repose hope in one, 1 Corinthians 15:19; followed by infinitive Philippians 2:19; ἐπί with according to direct hope toward something: ἐπί τί, to hope to receive something, 1 Peter 1:13; ἐπί τόν Θεόν, of those who hope for something from God, 1 Peter 3:5 R G; 1 Timothy 5:5, (and often in the Sept.). (Compare: ἀπελπίζω, προελπίζω.)
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Isaiah
11:10
Matthew
12:21; 12:21
Luke
6:34; 23:8; 24:21
John
5:45
Acts
24:26; 26:7
Romans
8:24; 15:12; 15:12; 15:24
1 Corinthians
13:7; 15:19; 16:7
2 Corinthians
1:10; 1:13; 5:11; 8:5; 13:6
Philippians
2; 2:19
1 Timothy
3:14; 4:10; 4:10; 5:5; 6:17
Philemon
1:22
Hebrews
11:1
1 Peter
1:13; 3:5; 3:5
2 John
1:12
3 John
1:14

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G1679 matches the Greek ἐλπίζω (elpizō),
which occurs 31 times in 31 verses in the MGNT Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 12:21

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 12:21 - In his name the nations will put their hope.”[fn]

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 6:34

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 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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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 23:8

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 23:8 - When Herod saw Jesus, he was greatly pleased, because for a long time he had been wanting to see him. From what he had heard about him, he hoped to see him perform a sign of some sort.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 24:21

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 24:21 - but we had hoped that he was the one who was going to redeem Israel. And what is more, it is the third day since all this took place.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 5:45

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 5:45 - “But do not think I will accuse you before the Father. Your accuser is Moses, on whom your hopes are set.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 24:26

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 24:26 - At the same time he was hoping that Paul would offer him a bribe, so he sent for him frequently and talked with him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 26:7

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 26:7 - This is the promise our twelve tribes are hoping to see fulfilled as they earnestly serve God day and night. King Agrippa, it is because of this hope that these Jews are accusing me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 8:24

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 8:24 - For in this hope we were saved. But hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what they already have?

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 8:25

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 8:25 - But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 15:12

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 15:12 - And again, Isaiah says, “The Root of Jesse will spring up, one who will arise to rule over the nations; in him the Gentiles will hope.”[fn]

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 15:24

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 15:24 - I plan to do so when I go to Spain. I hope to see you while passing through and to have you assist me on my journey there, after I have enjoyed your company for a while.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 13:7

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 13:7 - It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 15:19

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 15:19 - If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are of all people most to be pitied.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 16:7

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 16:7 - For I do not want to see you now and make only a passing visit; I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord permits.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 1:10

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 1:10 - He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and he will deliver us again. On him we have set our hope that he will continue to deliver us,

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 1:13

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 1:13 - For we do not write you anything you cannot read or understand. And I hope that,

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 5:11

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 5:11 - Since, then, we know what it is to fear the Lord, we try to persuade others. What we are is plain to God, and I hope it is also plain to your conscience.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 8:5

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 8:5 - And they exceeded our expectations: They gave themselves first of all to the Lord, and then by the will of God also to us.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 13:6

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 13:6 - And I trust that you will discover that we have not failed the test.

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Unchecked Copy Box Phl 2:19

Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 2:19 - I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, that I also may be cheered when I receive news about you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Phl 2:23

Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 2:23 - I hope, therefore, to send him as soon as I see how things go with me.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ti 3:14

Unchecked Copy Box1Ti 3:14 - Although I hope to come to you soon, I am writing you these instructions so that,

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ti 4:10

Unchecked Copy Box1Ti 4:10 - That is why we labor and strive, because we have put our hope in the living God, who is the Savior of all people, and especially of those who believe.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ti 5:5

Unchecked Copy Box1Ti 5:5 - The widow who is really in need and left all alone puts her hope in God and continues night and day to pray and to ask God for help.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ti 6:17

Unchecked Copy Box1Ti 6:17 - Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.

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Unchecked Copy Box Phm 1:22

Unchecked Copy BoxPhm 1:22 - And one thing more: Prepare a guest room for me, because I hope to be restored to you in answer to your prayers.

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 11:1

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 11:1 - Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Pe 1:13

Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 1:13 - Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober, set your hope on the grace to be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed at his coming.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Pe 3:5

Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 3:5 - For this is the way the holy women of the past who put their hope in God used to adorn themselves. They submitted themselves to their own husbands,

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Jo 1:12

Unchecked Copy Box2Jo 1:12 - I have much to write to you, but I do not want to use paper and ink. Instead, I hope to visit you and talk with you face to face, so that our joy may be complete.

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Unchecked Copy Box 3Jo 1:14

Unchecked Copy Box3Jo 1:14 - I hope to see you soon, and we will talk face to face. Peace to you. The friends here send their greetings. Greet the friends there by name.
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