Bible Dictionary
Hope
a feeling of expectation and confidence regarding the future
Basic Meaning
Hope refers to expectation, confidence, or anticipation regarding something desired.
The word is associated with looking forward to the future.
Biblical Usage
Hope appears throughout Scripture in connection with God’s promises, deliverance, and future expectation.
References to hope occur in poetic, prophetic, and teaching passages.
Related Topics
- Faith
- Peace
- Salvation