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Lexicon :: Strong's G4328 - prosdokaō

Aa
προσδοκάω
Transliteration
prosdokaō (Key)
Pronunciation
pros-dok-ah'-o
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
From πρός (G4314) and dokeuo (to watch)
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 6:725,943

Strong’s Definitions

προσδοκάω prosdokáō, pros-dok-ah'-o; from G4314 and dokeuo (to watch); to anticipate (in thought, hope or fear); by implication, to await:—(be in) expect(-ation), look (for), when looked, tarry, wait for.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 16x

The KJV translates Strong's G4328 in the following manner: look for (8x), waited for (with G2258) (2x), expect (1x), be in expectation (1x), look (1x), look when (1x), waiting for (1x), tarry (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 16x
The KJV translates Strong's G4328 in the following manner: look for (8x), waited for (with G2258) (2x), expect (1x), be in expectation (1x), look (1x), look when (1x), waiting for (1x), tarry (1x).

  1. to expect (whether in thought, in hope, or in fear)

  2. to look for, wait for

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
προσδοκάω prosdokáō, pros-dok-ah'-o; from G4314 and dokeuo (to watch); to anticipate (in thought, hope or fear); by implication, to await:—(be in) expect(-ation), look (for), when looked, tarry, wait for.
STRONGS G4328:
προσδοκάω, -ῶ; imperfect 3 person plural προσεδόκων (Acts 28:6); (the simple verb is found only in the form δοκεύω; πρός [which see IV. 1] denotes mental direction); from Aeschylus and Herodotus down; to expect (whether in thought, in hope, or in fear); to look for, wait for: when the preceding context shews who or what is expected, Matthew 24:50; Luke 3:15; Luke 12:46; Acts 27:33; Acts 28:6; τινά, one's coming or return, Matthew 11:3; Luke 1:21; Luke 7:19 and following; Luke 8:40; Acts 10:24; τί, 2 Peter 3:12-14; followed by an accusative with an infinitive Acts 28:6; followed by an infinitive belonging to the subject, Acts 3:5.
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Matthew
11:3; 24:50
Luke
1:21; 3:15; 7:19; 8:40; 12:46
Acts
3:5; 10:24; 27:33; 28:6; 28:6; 28:6
2 Peter
3:12-14

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G4328 matches the Greek προσδοκάω (prosdokaō),
which occurs 16 times in 15 verses in the MGNT Greek.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 11:3

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 11:3 - To say to him, Are you he who is to come, or are we waiting for another?

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 24:50

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 24:50 - The lord of that servant will come in a day when he is not looking for him, and in an hour of which he has no knowledge,

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 1:21

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 1:21 - And the people were waiting for Zacharias and were surprised because he was in the Temple for such a long time.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 3:15

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 3:15 - And while the people were waiting, and all men were questioning in their hearts about John, if he was the Christ or not,

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 7:19

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 7:19 - Then John sent two of his disciples to the Lord, saying, Are you he who is to come, or are we waiting for another?

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 7:20

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 7:20 - And when the men came to him they said, John the Baptist has sent us to you, saying, Are you he who is to come, or are we waiting for another?

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 8:40

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 8:40 - And when Jesus went back, the people were glad to see him, for they were all waiting for him.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 12:46

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 12:46 - The lord of that servant will come at a time when he is not looking for him, and at an hour when he is not ready for him, and he will have him cut in two and will give him his part in the fate of those who have no faith;

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 3:5

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 3:5 - And he gave attention to them, hoping to get something from them.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 10:24

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 10:24 - And the day after that, they came to Caesarea. And Cornelius was waiting for them, having got together his relations and his near friends.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 27:33

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 27:33 - And when dawn was near, Paul gave them all orders to take food, saying, This is the fourteenth day you have been waiting and taking no food.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 28:6

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 28:6 - But they had the idea that they would see him becoming ill, or suddenly falling down dead; but after waiting a long time, and seeing that no damage came to him, changing their opinion, they said he was a god.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Pe 3:12

Unchecked Copy Box2Pe 3:12 - Looking for and truly desiring the coming of the day of God, when the heavens will come to an end through fire, and the substance of the earth will be changed by the great heat?

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Unchecked Copy Box2Pe 3:13

Unchecked Copy Box2Pe 3:13 - But having faith in his word, we are looking for a new heaven and a new earth, which will be the resting-place of righteousness.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Pe 3:14

Unchecked Copy Box2Pe 3:14 - For this reason, my loved ones, as you are looking for these things, take great care that when he comes you may be in peace before him, free from sin and every evil thing.
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