KJV dictionary & concordance
1. A looking or waiting for something anticipated; hope. 2. That which is looked to or relied upon.
Definition sources
First occurrence: Psalms 9:18
Complete exact-word concordance
The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.
The hope of the righteous shall bee gladnesse: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.
1611 marginal noteIob 8.13. and 11.20. psal.112.10.
When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish: and the hope of unjust men perisheth.
When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish: and the hope of vniust men perisheth.
The desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath.
The desire of the righteous is onely good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath.
For surely there is an end; and thine expectation shall not be cut off.
For surely there is an end, and thine expectation shall not be cut off.
1611 marginal noteOr, reward
1611 marginal noteChap. 24.14.
So shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul: when thou hast found it, then there shall be a reward, and thy expectation shall not be cut off.
So shall the knowledge of wisedome be vnto thy soule: when thou hast found it, then there shall be a reward, and thy expectation shall not be cut off.
1611 marginal noteChap.23.18.
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Historical English dictionary sources
A looking for, a longing.
