προσδοκάω

prosdokaōVerbG4328

to look for

From: from G4314 (πρός) and dokeuo (to watch);

Short Definition

to anticipate (in thought, hope or fear); by implication, to await

Full Lexicon Entry

to await, expect.; with inf.
LXX Usage: (שָׂבַר pi.), etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

15 times

Appears 15 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Luke
6
Acts
4
2 Peter
3
Matthew
2

Key Passages

  • 2 Peter 3:12
  • Acts 10:24
  • Acts 3:5
  • Luke 3:15
  • Luke 8:40

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