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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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Philippians 1:20
According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be by life, or by death.
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1611 witness · Philippians 1:20 · retained source text

According to my earnest expectation, and my hope, that in nothing I shalbe ashamed: but that with all boldnes, as alwayes, so now also Christ shal be magnified in my body, whether it be by life or by death.

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