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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.)
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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 95 times in 91 verses in the LXX Greek.

Page 1 / 2 (Gen 4:26–Psa 56:4)

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Unchecked Copy BoxGen 4:26 - To Seth also a son was born, and he called his name Enosh. At that time people began to call upon the name of the LORD.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jdg 20:36

Unchecked Copy BoxJdg 20:36 - So the people of Benjamin saw that they were defeated. The men of Israel gave ground to Benjamin, because they trusted the men in ambush whom they had set against Gibeah.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 18:5 - He trusted in the LORD, the God of Israel, so that there was none like him among all the kings of Judah after him, nor among those who were before him.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ki 18:24

Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 18:24 - How then can you repulse a single captain among the least of my master’s servants, when you trust in Egypt for chariots and for horsemen?

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 5:20 - And when they prevailed[fn] over them, the Hagrites and all who were with them were given into their hands, for they cried out to God in the battle, and he granted their urgent plea because they trusted in him.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 13:18 - Thus the men of Israel were subdued at that time, and the men of Judah prevailed, because they relied on the LORD, the God of their fathers.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 24:23 - He gives them security, and they are supported,
and his eyes are upon their ways.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 4:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 4:5 - Offer right sacrifices,
and put your trust in the LORD.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 5:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 5:11 - But let all who take refuge in you rejoice;
let them ever sing for joy,
and spread your protection over them,
that those who love your name may exult in you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 7:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 7:1 - A Shiggaion[fn] of David, which he sang to the LORD concerning the words of Cush, a Benjaminite.
O LORD my God, in you do I take refuge;
save me from all my pursuers and deliver me,

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 9:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 9:10 - And those who know your name put their trust in you,
for you, O LORD, have not forsaken those who seek you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 13:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 13:5 - But I have trusted in your steadfast love;
my heart shall rejoice in your salvation.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 16:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 16:1 - A Miktam[fn] of David.
Preserve me, O God, for in you I take refuge.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 17:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 17:7 - Wondrously show[fn] your steadfast love,
O Savior of those who seek refuge
from their adversaries at your right hand.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 18:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 18:2 - The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer,
my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge,
my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 18:30

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 18:30 - This God—his way is perfect;[fn]
the word of the LORD proves true;
he is a shield for all those who take refuge in him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 21:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 21:7 - For the king trusts in the LORD,
and through the steadfast love of the Most High he shall not be moved.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 22:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 22:4 - In you our fathers trusted;
they trusted, and you delivered them.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 22:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 22:5 - To you they cried and were rescued;
in you they trusted and were not put to shame.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 22:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 22:8 - “He trusts in the LORD; let him deliver him;
let him rescue him, for he delights in him!”

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 25:20

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 25:20 - Oh, guard my soul, and deliver me!
Let me not be put to shame, for I take refuge in you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 26:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 26:1 - Of David.
Vindicate me, O LORD,
for I have walked in my integrity,
and I have trusted in the LORD without wavering.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 27:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 27:3 - Though an army encamp against me,
my heart shall not fear;
though war arise against me,
yet[fn] I will be confident.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 28:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 28:7 - The LORD is my strength and my shield;
in him my heart trusts, and I am helped;
my heart exults,
and with my song I give thanks to him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 31:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 31:1 - To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David.
In you, O LORD, do I take refuge;
let me never be put to shame;
in your righteousness deliver me!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 31:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 31:6 - I hate[fn] those who pay regard to worthless idols,
but I trust in the LORD.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 31:14

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 31:14 - But I trust in you, O LORD;
I say, “You are my God.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 31:19

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 31:19 - Oh, how abundant is your goodness,
which you have stored up for those who fear you
and worked for those who take refuge in you,
in the sight of the children of mankind!

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 31:24 - Be strong, and let your heart take courage,
all you who wait for the LORD!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 32:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 32:10 - Many are the sorrows of the wicked,
but steadfast love surrounds the one who trusts in the LORD.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 33:18

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 33:18 - Behold, the eye of the LORD is on those who fear him,
on those who hope in his steadfast love,

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 33:21

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 33:21 - For our heart is glad in him,
because we trust in his holy name.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 33:22

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 33:22 - Let your steadfast love, O LORD, be upon us,
even as we hope in you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 34:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 34:8 - Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good!
Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 34:22

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 34:22 - The LORD redeems the life of his servants;
none of those who take refuge in him will be condemned.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 36:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 36:7 - How precious is your steadfast love, O God!
The children of mankind take refuge in the shadow of your wings.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 37:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 37:3 - Trust in the LORD, and do good;
dwell in the land and befriend faithfulness.[fn]

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 37:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 37:5 - Commit your way to the LORD;
trust in him, and he will act.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 37:40

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 37:40 - The LORD helps them and delivers them;
he delivers them from the wicked and saves them,
because they take refuge in him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 38:15

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 38:15 - But for you, O LORD, do I wait;
it is you, O Lord my God, who will answer.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 40:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 40:3 - He put a new song in my mouth,
a song of praise to our God.
Many will see and fear,
and put their trust in the LORD.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 41:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 41:9 - Even my close friend in whom I trusted,
who ate my bread, has lifted his heel against me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 42:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 42:5 - Why are you cast down, O my soul,
and why are you in turmoil within me?
Hope in God; for I shall again praise him,
my salvation[fn]

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 42:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 42:11 - Why are you cast down, O my soul,
and why are you in turmoil within me?
Hope in God; for I shall again praise him,
my salvation and my God.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 43:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 43:5 - Why are you cast down, O my soul,
and why are you in turmoil within me?
Hope in God; for I shall again praise him,
my salvation and my God.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 44:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 44:6 - For not in my bow do I trust,
nor can my sword save me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 52:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 52:8 - But I am like a green olive tree
in the house of God.
I trust in the steadfast love of God
forever and ever.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 55:23

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 55:23 - But you, O God, will cast them down
into the pit of destruction;
men of blood and treachery
shall not live out half their days.
But I will trust in you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 56:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 56:3 - When I am afraid,
I put my trust in you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 56:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 56:4 - In God, whose word I praise,
in God I trust; I shall not be afraid.
What can flesh do to me?

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