Strong's Concordance/Greek/G4328

Strong's G4328 · Greek

προσδοκάω

prosdokao · /pros-dok-ah'-o/

Number
G4328
Language
Greek
Original word
προσδοκάω
Transliteration
prosdokao
Pronunciation
pros-dok-ah'-o
KJV occurrences
14 verses

Definition

from 4314 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: (be in) expect(-ation), look (for), when looked, tarry, wait for

Root / derivation: from 4314 and dokeuo (to watch)

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered προσδοκάω across 14 verses.

for8×
looked2×
looketh2×
expectation1×
expecting1×
look1×
tarried1×
we1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Matthew2 verses
Luke5 verses
Luke 3:15

And as the people were in expectation, and all men mused in their hearts of John, whether he were the Christ, or not; in expectation: or, in suspense mused: or, reasoned, or, debated

Luke 7:19

And John calling unto him two of his disciples sent them to Jesus, saying, Art thou he that should come? or look we for another?

Luke 7:20

When the men were come unto him, they said, John Baptist hath sent us unto thee, saying, Art thou he that should come? or look we for another?

Luke 8:40

And it came to pass, that, when Jesus was returned, the people gladly received him: for they were all waiting for him.

Luke 12:46

The lord of that servant will come in a day when he looketh not for him, and at an hour when he is not aware, and will cut him in sunder, and will appoint him his portion with the unbelievers. cut: or, cut him off

Acts4 verses
2 Peter3 verses

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G4328 (prosdokao) mean?

from 4314 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.

How many times does G4328 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G4328 (προσδοκάω) appears in 14 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “for.”

How is prosdokao translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G4328 is rendered as “for” (8×), “looked” (2×), “looketh” (2×), “expectation” (1×), among other words.

Where does the Greek word προσδοκάω come from?

from 4314 and dokeuo (to watch)