The meaning of “προσδοκάω”
Understanding prosdokáō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
(be in) expect(-ation), look (for), when looked, tarry, wait for. - to anticipate (in thought, hope or fear) - by implic...
προσδοκάω
(be in) expect(-ation), look (for), when looked, tarry, wait for. - to anticipate (in thought, hope or fear) - by implication, to await
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 24:50 | “The lord of that servant shall come in a day when he looketh not for him, and in an hour that he is not aware of,” Word: προσδοκάω (prosdokáō) | |
| Luke 7:20 | “When the men were come unto him, they said, John Baptist hath sent us unto thee, saying, Art thou he that should come? or look we for another?” Word: προσδοκάω (prosdokáō) | |
| Acts 27:33 | “And while the day was coming on, Paul besought them all to take meat, saying, This day is the fourteenth day that ye have tarried and continued fasting, having taken nothing.” Word: προσδοκάω (prosdokáō) | |
| 2 Peter 3:13 | “Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.” Word: προσδοκάω (prosdokáō) |