Strong's Concordance/Greek/G1679

Strong's G1679 · Greek

ἐλπίζω

elpízō

Number
G1679
Language
Greek
Original word
ἐλπίζω
Transliteration
elpízō
KJV occurrences
31 verses

Definition

to expect or confide

KJV: (have, thing) hope(-d) (for), trust

Root / derivation: from G1680 (ἐλπίς);

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἐλπίζω across 31 verses.

trust15×
hope6×
hoped3×
for2×
shall2×
trusted2×
he1×
hopeth1×
hoping1×
trusteth1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

31 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew1 verse
Luke3 verses
John1 verse
Acts2 verses
Romans4 verses
1 Corinthians3 verses
2 Corinthians5 verses
Philippians2 verses
1 Timothy4 verses
Philemon1 verse
Hebrews1 verse
1 Peter2 verses
2 John1 verse
3 John1 verse

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G1679 (elpízō) mean?

to expect or confide

How many times does G1679 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G1679 (ἐλπίζω) appears in 31 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “trust.”

How is elpízō translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G1679 is rendered as “trust” (15×), “hope” (6×), “hoped” (3×), “for” (2×), among other words.

Where does the Greek word ἐλπίζω come from?

from G1680 (ἐλπίς);