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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)
Dictionary Aids

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 95 times in 91 verses in the LXX Greek.

Page 1 / 2 (Gen 4:26–Psa 56:4)

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 4:26 - And to Seth, to him also, a son was born; and he called his name Enosh. Then men began to call [fn]upon the name of Yahweh.
Unchecked Copy BoxJdg 20:36 -

So the sons of Benjamin saw that they were [fn]defeated. Now the men of Israel had given [fn]ground to Benjamin because they relied on the men in ambush whom they had set against Gibeah.

Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 18:5 - He trusted in Yahweh, the God of Israel; so that after him there was none like him among all the kings of Judah, nor among those who were before him.
Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 18:24 - “How then can you [fn]turn away one [fn]official of the least of my master’s servants, and trust in Egypt for chariots and for horsemen?
Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 5:20 - They were helped against them, and the Hagrites and all who were with them were given into their hand; for they cried out to God in the battle, and He was moved by their entreaty because they trusted in Him.
Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 13:18 - Thus the sons of Israel were subdued at that time, and the sons of Judah were strong because they leaned upon Yahweh, the God of their fathers.
Unchecked Copy BoxJob 24:23 -

“He provides them with security, and they are supported;

And His eyes are on their ways.

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 4:5 -

Offer [fn]the sacrifices of righteousness,

And trust in Yahweh.

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 5:11 -

But let all who take refuge in You be glad,

Let them ever sing for joy;

And [fn]may You shelter them,

That those who love Your name may exult in You.

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 7:1 -

A [fn]Shiggaion of David, which he sang to Yahweh concerning the words of Cush, a Benjamite.

O Yahweh my God, in You I have taken refuge;

Save me from all those who pursue me, and deliver me,

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 9:10 -

Vav

And [fn]those who know Your name will put their trust in You,

For You, O Yahweh, have not forsaken those who seek You.

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 13:5 -

But I have trusted in Your lovingkindness;

My heart shall rejoice in Your salvation.

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 16:1 -

A [fn]Mikhtam of David.

Keep me, O God, for I take refuge in You.

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 17:7 -

Marvelously show Your lovingkindnesses,

O Savior of those who take refuge [fn]at Your right hand

From those who rise up against them.

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 18:2 -

Yahweh is my [fn]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.

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 18:30 -

As for God, His way is [fn]blameless;

The word of Yahweh is [fn]tried;

He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 21:7 -

For the king trusts in Yahweh,

And through the lovingkindness of the Most High he will not be shaken.

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 22:4 -

In You our fathers trusted;

They trusted and You rescued them.

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 22:5 -

To You they cried out and were granted escape;

In You they trusted and were not [fn]disappointed.

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 22:8 -

[fn]Commit yourself to Yahweh; let Him rescue him;

Let Him deliver him, because He delights in him.”

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 25:20 -

Shin

Keep my soul and deliver me;

Do not let me be ashamed, for I take refuge in You.

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 26:1 -

Of David.

Give justice to me, O Yahweh, for I have walked in my integrity,

And I have trusted in Yahweh; I will not waver.

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 27:3 -

Though a host encamp against me,

My heart will not fear;

Though war arise against me,

In this I trust.

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 28:7 -

Yahweh is my strength and my shield;

My heart trusts in Him, and I am helped;

Therefore my heart exults,

And with my song I shall thank Him.

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 31:1 -

For the choir director. A Psalm of David.

In You, O Yahweh, I have taken refuge;

Let me never be ashamed;

In Your righteousness protect me.

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 31:6 -

I hate those who regard worthless idols,

But I trust in Yahweh.

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 31:14 -

But as for me, I trust in You, O Yahweh,

I say, “You are my God.”

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 31:19 -

How great is Your goodness,

Which You have stored up for those who fear You,

Which You have worked for those who take refuge in You,

Before the sons of men!

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 31:24 -

Be strong and let your heart take courage,

All you who wait for Yahweh.

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 32:10 -

Many are the sorrows of the wicked,

But he who trusts in Yahweh, lovingkindness shall surround him.

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 33:18 -

Behold, the eye of Yahweh is on those who fear Him,

On those who wait for His lovingkindness,

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 33:21 -

For our heart is glad in Him,

Because we trust in His holy name.

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 33:22 -

Let Your lovingkindness, O Yahweh, be upon us,

As we wait for You.

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 34:8 -

Teth

O taste and see that Yahweh is good;

How blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 34:22 -

Yahweh redeems the soul of His slaves,

And all those who take refuge in Him will not be [fn]condemned.

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 36:7 -

How precious is Your lovingkindness, O God!

And the sons of men take refuge in the shadow of Your wings.

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 37:3 -

Beth

Trust in Yahweh and do good;

Dwell in the land and [fn]cultivate faithfulness.

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 37:5 -

Gimel

Commit your way to Yahweh,

Trust in Him, and He will do it.

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 37:40 -

Yahweh helps them and protects them;

He protects them from the wicked and saves them,

Because they take refuge in Him.

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 38:15 -

For I [fn]wait on You, O Yahweh;

You will answer, O Lord my God.

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 will trust in Yahweh.

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 41:9 -

Even my close friend in whom I trusted,

Who ate my bread,

Has lifted up his heel against me.

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 42:5 -

Why are you [fn]in despair, O my soul?

And why are you disturbed within me?

Wait for God, for I shall still praise Him,

[fn]For the [fn]salvation of His presence.

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 42:11 -

Why are you [fn]in despair, O my soul?

And why are you disturbed within me?

Wait for God, for I shall still praise Him,

The salvation of my presence and my God.

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 43:5 -

Why are you [fn]in despair, O my soul?

And why are you disturbed within me?

Wait for God, for I shall still praise Him,

The salvation of my presence and my God.

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 44:6 -

For I will not trust in my bow,

And my sword will not save me.

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 52:8 -

But as for me, I am like a green olive tree in the house of God;

I trust in the lovingkindness of God forever and ever.

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 55:23 -

But You, O God, will bring them down to the [fn]pit of corruption;

Men of bloodshed and deceit will not live out half their days.

But I will trust in You.

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 56:3 -

[fn]When I am afraid,

[fn]I will trust in You.

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 56:4 -

In God, whose word I praise,

In God I trust;

I shall not be afraid.

What can mere [fn]man do to me?


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