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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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Psalms 9:18
For the needy shall not alway be forgotten: the expectation of the poor shall not perish for ever.
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1611 witness · Psalms 9:18 · retained source text

For the needie shall not alway be forgotten: the expectation of the poore shall not perish for euer.

Psalms 62:5
My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him.
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1611 witness · Psalms 62:5 · retained source text

My soule, wait thou onely vpon God: for my expectation is from him.

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