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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 - And a son was also born to Seth, whom he named Enosh. At that time people began to worship the LORD.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJdg 20:36 - Then the Benjaminites saw they were defeated. The Israelites retreated before Benjamin, because they had confidence in the men they had hid in ambush outside Gibeah.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 18:5 - He trusted in the LORD God of Israel; in this regard there was none like him among the kings of Judah either before or after.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ki 18:24

Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 18:24 - Certainly you will not refuse one of my master's minor officials and trust in Egypt for chariots and horsemen.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 5:20 - They received divine help in fighting them, and the Hagrites and all their allies were handed over to them. They cried out to God during the battle; he responded to their prayers because they trusted in him.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 13:18 - That day the Israelites were defeated; the men of Judah prevailed because they relied on the LORD God of their ancestors.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 24:23 - God may let them rest in a feeling of security, but he is constantly watching all their ways.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 4:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 4:5 - Offer the prescribed sacrifices and trust in the LORD!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 5:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 5:11 - But may all who take shelter in you be happy! May they continually shout for joy! Shelter them so that those who are loyal to you may rejoice!

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 7:1 - O LORD my God, in you I have taken shelter. Deliver me from all who chase me! Rescue me!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 9:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 9:10 - Your loyal followers trust in you, for you, LORD, do not abandon those who seek your help.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 13:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 13:5 - But I trust in your faithfulness. May I rejoice because of your deliverance!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 16:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 16:1 - Protect me, O God, for I have taken shelter in you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 17:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 17:7 - Accomplish awesome, faithful deeds, you who powerfully deliver those who look to you for protection from their enemies.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 18:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 18:2 - The LORD is my high ridge, my stronghold, my deliverer. My God is my rocky summit where I take shelter, my shield, the horn that saves me, and my refuge.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 18:30

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 18:30 - The one true God acts in a faithful manner; the LORD's promise is reliable; he is a shield to all who take shelter 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 because of the sovereign LORD's faithfulness he is not upended.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 22:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 22:4 - In you our ancestors trusted; they trusted in you and you rescued them.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 22:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 22:5 - To you they cried out, and they were saved; in you they trusted and they were not disappointed.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 22:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 22:8 - They say, "Commit yourself to the LORD! Let the LORD rescue him! Let the LORD deliver him, for he delights in him."

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 25:20

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 25:20 - Protect me and deliver me! Please do not let me be humiliated, for I have taken shelter in you!

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 26:1 - Vindicate me, O LORD, for I have integrity, and I trust in the LORD without wavering.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 27:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 27:3 - Even when an army is deployed against me, I do not fear. Even when war is imminent, I remain confident.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 28:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 28:7 - The LORD strengthens and protects me; I trust in him with all my heart. I am rescued and my heart is full of joy; I will sing to him in gratitude.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 31:1 - In you, O LORD, I have taken shelter! Never let me be humiliated! Vindicate me by rescuing me!

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 31:6 - I hate those who serve 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 declare, "You are my God!"

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 31:19

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 31:19 - How great is your favor, which you store up for your loyal followers! In plain sight of everyone you bestow it on those who take shelter in you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 31:24

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 31:24 - Be strong and confident, all you who wait on the LORD!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 32:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 32:10 - An evil person suffers much pain, but the LORD's faithfulness overwhelms the one who trusts in him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 33:18

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 33:18 - Look, the LORD takes notice of his loyal followers, those who wait for him to demonstrate his faithfulness

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 33:21

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 33:21 - For our hearts rejoice in him, for we trust in his holy name.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 33:22 - May we experience your faithfulness, O LORD, for we wait for you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 34:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 34:8 - Taste and see that the LORD is good! How blessed is the one who takes shelter in him!

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 34:22 - The LORD rescues his servants; all who take shelter in him escape punishment.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 36:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 36:7 - How precious is your loyal love, O God! The human race finds shelter under your wings.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 37:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 37:3 - Trust in the LORD and do what is right! Settle in the land and maintain your integrity!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 37:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 37:5 - Commit your future to the LORD! Trust in him, and he will act on your behalf.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 37:40

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 37:40 - The LORD helps them and rescues them; he rescues them from evil men and delivers them, for they seek his protection.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 38:15 - Yet I wait for you, O LORD! You will respond, O Lord, my God!

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 40:3 - He gave me reason to sing a new song, praising our God. May many see what God has done, so that they might swear allegiance to him and trust in the LORD!

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 41:9 - Even my close friend whom I trusted, he who shared meals with me, has turned against me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 42:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 42:5 - Why are you depressed, O my soul? Why are you upset? Wait for God! For I will again give thanks to my God for his saving intervention.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 42:11 - Why are you depressed, O my soul? Why are you upset? Wait for God! For I will again give thanks to my God for his saving intervention.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 43:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 43:5 - Why are you depressed, O my soul? Why are you upset? Wait for God! For I will again give thanks to my God for his saving intervention.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 44:6 - For I do not trust in my bow, and I do not prevail by my sword.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 52:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 52:8 - But I am like a flourishing olive tree in the house of God; I continually trust in God's loyal love.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 55:23 - But you, O God, will bring them down to the deep Pit. Violent and deceitful people will not live even half a normal lifespan. But as for me, I trust in you.

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

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 56:4 - In God - I boast in his promise - in God I trust, I am not afraid. What can mere men do to me?

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