| Strong#: | 1680 // elpiv elpis |
| Orig: | n f // from a primary elpo (to anticipate, usually with pleasure) |
| NASB: | ==>hope(53), hopes(1). |
| AV=54 | ==>hope 53, faith 1 |
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| Definition: | 1) expectation of evil, fear
2) expectation of good, hope
2a) in the Christian sense
2a1) joyful and confident expectation of eternal salvation
3) on hope, in hope, having hope
3a) the author of hope, or he who is its foundation
3b) the thing hoped for
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| NASB: | expectation, hope: |
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