Bible Dictionary

Hope

A feeling of expectation or confident anticipation of something desired.

Quick Reference

Total Entries

516

Entry Position

242 of 516

Letter

H

Meaning

A feeling of expectation or confident anticipation of something desired.

Key Scriptures

  • Psalm 39:7
  • Psalm 71:5
  • Proverbs 23:18
  • Romans 5:1-5
  • Romans 15:13
  • Colossians 1:27
  • 1 Thessalonians 5:8
  • Hebrews 6:18-19

Original Language

Hebrew

תִּקְוָה

tiqvah

hope

Greek

ἐλπίς

elpis

hope

Meaning

Hope is a feeling of expectation or confident anticipation of something desired.


Biblical Usage

In Scripture, hope refers to expectation, confidence, or anticipation based on God’s promises.

The term is used throughout both the Old and New Testaments in connection with God, salvation, and future promises.


Key References

  • Psalm 39:7
  • Psalm 71:5
  • Proverbs 23:18
  • Romans 5:1-5
  • Romans 15:13
  • Colossians 1:27
  • 1 Thessalonians 5:8
  • Hebrews 6:18-19

  • Faith
  • Trust
  • Salvation
  • Promise
  • Patience

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Scriptures

  • Psalm 39:7
  • Psalm 71:5
  • Proverbs 23:18
  • Romans 5:1-5
  • Romans 15:13
  • Colossians 1:27
  • 1 Thessalonians 5:8
  • Hebrews 6:18-19

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Study Topics

hope faith promise salvation