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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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Isaiah 20:5
And they shall be afraid and ashamed of Ethiopia their expectation, and of Egypt their glory.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Isaiah 20:5 · retained source text

And they shall be afraid and ashamed of Ethiopia their expectation, and of Egypt their glory.

Isaiah 20:6
And the inhabitant of this isle shall say in that day, Behold, such is our expectation, whither we flee for help to be delivered from the king of Assyria: and how shall we escape?
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1611 witness · Isaiah 20:6 · retained source text

And the inhabitant of this yle shall say in that day; Behold, such is our expectation whither we flee for helpe to be deliuered from the king of Assyria: and how shall we escape?

1611 marginal noteOr, countrey.

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