Strong's Concordance/Greek/G1680

Strong's G1680 · Greek

ἐλπίς

elpis · /el-pece'/

Number
G1680
Language
Greek
Original word
ἐλπίς
Transliteration
elpis
Pronunciation
el-pece'
KJV occurrences
48 verses

Definition

from a primary elpo (to anticipate, usually with pleasure); expectation (abstractly or concretely) or confidence:--faith, hope.

KJV: faith, hope

Root / derivation: from a primary elpo (to anticipate, usually with pleasure)

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἐλπίς across 48 verses.

hope52×
faith1×
sake1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Acts8 verses
Acts 2:26

Therefore did my heart rejoice, and my tongue was glad; moreover also my flesh shall rest in hope:

Acts 16:19

And when her masters saw that the hope of their gains was gone, they caught Paul and Silas, and drew them into the marketplace unto the rulers, marketplace: or, court

Acts 23:6

But when Paul perceived that the one part were Sadducees, and the other Pharisees, he cried out in the council, Men and brethren, I am a Pharisee, the son of a Pharisee: of the hope and resurrection of the dead I am called in question.

Acts 24:15

And have hope toward God, which they themselves also allow, that there shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust.

Acts 26:6

And now I stand and am judged for the hope of the promise made of God unto our fathers:

Acts 26:7

Unto which promise our twelve tribes, instantly serving God day and night, hope to come. For which hope's sake, king Agrippa, I am accused of the Jews. day and night: Gr. night and day

Acts 27:20

And when neither sun nor stars in many days appeared, and no small tempest lay on us, all hope that we should be saved was then taken away.

Acts 28:20

For this cause therefore have I called for you, to see you, and to speak with you: because that for the hope of Israel I am bound with this chain.

Romans9 verses
Romans 4:18

Who against hope believed in hope, that he might become the father of many nations; according to that which was spoken, So shall thy seed be.

Romans 5:2

By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.

Romans 5:4

And patience, experience; and experience, hope:

Romans 5:5

And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.

Romans 8:20

For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him who hath subjected the same in hope,

Romans 8:24

For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for?

Romans 12:12

Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;

Romans 15:4

For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.

Romans 15:13

Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.

1 Corinthians2 verses
2 Corinthians3 verses
Galatians1 verse
Ephesians3 verses
Philippians1 verse
Colossians3 verses
1 Thessalonians4 verses
2 Thessalonians1 verse
1 Timothy1 verse
Titus3 verses
Hebrews5 verses
1 Peter3 verses
1 John1 verse

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Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G1680 (elpis) mean?

from a primary elpo (to anticipate, usually with pleasure); expectation (abstractly or concretely) or confidence:--faith, hope.

How many times does G1680 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G1680 (ἐλπίς) appears in 48 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “hope.”

How is elpis translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G1680 is rendered as “hope” (52×), “faith” (1×), “sake” (1×).

Where does the Greek word ἐλπίς come from?

from a primary elpo (to anticipate, usually with pleasure)