ἐλπίς: elpis (G1680), a Greek word meaning "expectation (abstractly or concretely) or confidence"
elpis
Plain-Language Summary
elpis is a Greek word meaning "expectation (abstractly or concretely) or confidence", encompassing ideas like faith, hope.
hope; expectation of good, confidence in the future
Its core semantic range includes: faith, hope.
- the ground or object of hope
- joyful anticipation
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ἐλπίς
Pronunciationelpis
G1680
expectation (abstractly or concretely) or confidence
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