Elpis

The KJV New Testament Greek Lexicon

Strong's Number: 1680

Original Word	Word Origin
ejlpivß	from a primary elpo (to anticipate, usually with pleasure)
Transliterated Word	TDNT Entry
Elpis	2:517,229
Phonetic Spelling	Parts of Speech
el-pece'	Noun Feminine

Definition

expectation of evil, fear
expectation of good, hope
1. in the Christian sense
  1. joyful and confident expectation of eternal salvation
on hope, in hope, having hope
1. the author of hope, or he who is its foundation
2. the thing hoped for

King James Word Usage - Total: 54

hope 53, faith 1

KJV Verse Count
Acts	8
Romans	9
1 Corinthians	2
2 Corinthians	3
Galatians	1
Ephesians	3
Philippians	1
Colossians	3
1 Thessalonians	4
2 Thessalonians	1
1 Timothy	1
Titus	3
Hebrews	5
1 Peter	3
1 John	1

Total	48

Greek lexicon based on Thayer's and Smith's Bible Dictionary plus others; this is keyed to the large Kittel and the "Theological Dictionary of the New Testament." These files are public domain.

Bibliography Information

Thayer and Smith. "Greek Lexicon entry for Elpis". "The KJV New Testament Greek Lexicon". .

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