ἀπελπίζω

apelpizōVerbG0560

to despair

From: from G575 (ἀπό) and G1679 (ἐλπίζω);

Short Definition

to hope out, i.e. fully expect

Full Lexicon Entry

1.to give up in despair, despair of (Polyb., Diod., LXX).
2.to hope to receive from or in return (Field, Notes, 59; Cremer, 712; Soph., Lex., )
LXX Usage: (אֶבְיוֹן), *

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

1 time

Appears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:

Luke
1

Key Passages

  • Luke 6:35

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