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Lexicon :: Strong's G4328 - prosdokaō

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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 TR Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 11:3

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 11:3 - and said unto him, Art thou he that cometh, or look we for another?

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 24:50

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 24:50 - the lord of that servant shall come in a day when he expecteth not, and in an hour when he knoweth not,

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 1:21

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 1:21 - And the people were waiting for Zacharias, and they marvelled while he tarried in the temple.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 3:15

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 3:15 - And as the people were in expectation, and all men reasoned in their hearts concerning John, whether haply he were the Christ;

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 7:19

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 7:19 - And John calling unto him two of his disciples sent them to the Lord, saying, Art thou he that cometh, or look we for another?

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 7:20

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 7:20 - And when the men were come unto him, they said, John the Baptist hath sent us unto thee, saying, Art thou he that cometh, or look we for another?

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 8:40

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 8:40 - And as Jesus returned, the multitude welcomed him; for they were all waiting for him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 12:46

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 12:46 - the lord of that servant shall come in a day when he expecteth not, and in an hour when he knoweth not, and shall cut him asunder, and appoint his portion with the unfaithful.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 3:5

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 3:5 - And he gave heed unto them, expecting to receive something from them.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 10:24

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 10:24 - And on the morrow they entered into Caesarea. And Cornelius was waiting for them, having called together his kinsmen and his near friends.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 27:33

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 27:33 - And while the day was coming on, Paul besought them all to take some food, saying, This day is the fourteenth day that ye wait and continue fasting, having taken nothing.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 28:6

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 28:6 - But they expected that he would have swollen, or fallen down dead suddenly: but when they were long in expectation and beheld nothing amiss came to him, they changed their minds, and said that he was a god.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Pe 3:12

Unchecked Copy Box2Pe 3:12 - looking for and earnestly desiring the coming of the day of God, by reason of which the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat?

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Pe 3:13

Unchecked Copy Box2Pe 3:13 - But, according to his promise, we look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Pe 3:14

Unchecked Copy Box2Pe 3:14 - Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for these things, give diligence that ye may be found in peace, without spot and blameless in his sight.
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