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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 - said to him, 'Art thou He who is coming, or for another do we look?'

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 24:50

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 24:50 - the lord of that servant will arrive in a day when he doth not expect, and in an hour of which he doth not know,

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 1:21

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 1:21 - And the people were waiting for Zacharias, and wondering at his tarrying in the sanctuary,

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 3:15

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 3:15 - And the people are looking forward, and all are reasoning in their hearts concerning John, whether or not he may be the Christ;

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 7:19

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 7:19 - and John having called near a certain two of his disciples, sent unto Jesus, saying, 'Art thou he who is coming, or for another do we look?'

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 7:20

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 7:20 - And having come near to him, the men said, 'John the Baptist sent us unto thee, saying, Art thou he who is coming, or for another do we look?'

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 8:40

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 8:40 - And it came to pass, in the turning back of Jesus, the multitude received him, for they were all looking for him,

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 12:46

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 12:46 - the lord of that servant will come in a day in which he doth not look for him, and in an hour that he doth not know, and will cut him off, and his portion with the unfaithful he will appoint.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 3:5

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 3:5 - and he was giving heed to them, looking 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 did enter into Cesarea; and Cornelius was waiting for them, having called together his kindred and near friends,

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 27:33

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 27:33 - And till the day was about to be, Paul was calling upon all to partake of nourishment, saying, 'Fourteen days to-day, waiting, ye continue fasting, having taken nothing,

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 28:6

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 28:6 - and they were expecting him to be about to be inflamed, or to fall down suddenly dead, and they, expecting it a long time, and seeing nothing uncommon happening to him, changing their minds, said he was a god.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Pe 3:12

Unchecked Copy Box2Pe 3:12 - waiting for and hasting to the presence of the day of God, by which the heavens, being on fire, shall be dissolved, and the elements with burning heat shall melt;

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Pe 3:13

Unchecked Copy Box2Pe 3:13 - and for new heavens and a new earth according to His promise we do wait, in which righteousness doth dwell;

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Pe 3:14

Unchecked Copy Box2Pe 3:14 - wherefore, beloved, these things waiting for, be diligent, spotless and unblameable, by Him to be found in peace,
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