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expectation

Meaning of “expectation”

1. A looking or waiting for something anticipated; hope. 2. That which is looked to or relied upon.

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KJV context and cross-referencesBullokar 1616
14 occurrences14 verses8 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Psalms 9:18

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Acts 12:11
And when Peter was come to himself, he said, Now I know of a surety, that the Lord hath sent his angel, and hath delivered me out of the hand of Herod, and from all the expectation of the people of the Jews.
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1611 witness · Acts 12:11 · retained source text

And when Peter was come to himselfe, hee said, Now I know of a suretie, that the Lord hath sent his Angel, and hath deliuered mee out of the hand of Herode, and from all the expectation of the people of the Iewes.

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