KJV dictionary & concordance

expectation

Meaning of “expectation”

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

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesBullokar 1616

14 occurrences14 verses8 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Psalms 9:18

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KJV PCE

And as the people were in expectation, and all men mused in their hearts of John, whether he were the Christ, or not;

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The 1611 reading & marginal notes

1611 witness · Luke 3:15 · retained source text

And as the people were in expectation, and all men mused in their hearts of Iohn, whether he were the Christ or not:

1611 marginal noteOr, in suspence.

1611 marginal noteOr, reasoned or debated.

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Historical English dictionary sources

A looking for, a longing.

paragraph 1617