Strong's G4328 · Greek
προσδοκάω
prosdokáō
Definition
to anticipate (in thought, hope or fear); by implication, to await
KJV: (be in) expect(-ation), look (for), when looked, tarry, wait for
Root / derivation: from G4314 (πρός) and dokeuo (to watch);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered προσδοκάω across 14 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
14 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew2 verses
Luke5 verses
And as the people were in expectation, and all men mused in their hearts of John, whether he were the Christ, or not;
Luke 7:19And 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 7:20When 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 8:40And it came to pass, that, when Jesus was returned, the people gladly received him: for they were all waiting for him.
Luke 12:46The 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.
Acts4 verses
And he gave heed unto them, expecting to receive something of them.
Acts 10:24And the morrow after they entered into Cesarea. And Cornelius waited for them, and had called together his kinsmen and near friends.
Acts 27:33And while the day was coming on, Paul besought them all to take meat, saying, This day is the fourteenth day that ye have tarried and continued fasting, having taken nothing.
Acts 28:6Howbeit they looked when he should have swollen, or fallen down dead suddenly: but after they had looked a great while, and saw no harm come to him, they changed their minds, and said that he was a god.
2 Peter3 verses
Looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat?
2 Peter 3:13Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.
2 Peter 3:14Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G4328 (prosdokáō) mean?
to anticipate (in thought, hope or fear); by implication, to await
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 prosdokáō 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 G4314 (πρός) and dokeuo (to watch);