2009 A Year of Hope

Websters current definition of "Hope"

1: to cherish a desire with anticipation <hopes for a promotion>2archaic : trusttransitive verb1: to desire with expectation of obtainment2: to expect with confidence : trust

synonyms see expect

Webster's 1828 definition of "Hope" HOPE, n. [L. cupio.] 1. A desire of some good, accompanied with at least a slight expectation of obtaining it, or a belief that it is obtainable. Hope differs from wish and desire in this, that it implies some expectation of obtaining the good desired, or the possibility of possessing it. Hope therefore always gives pleasure or joy; whereas wish and desire may produce or be accompanied with pain and anxiety. The hypocrite's hope shall perish. Job 8. He wish'ed, but not with hope-- Sweet hope! kind cheat! He that lives upon hope, will die fasting. 2. Confidence in a future event; the highest degree of well founded expectation of good; as a hope founded on God's gracious promises; a scriptural sense. A well founded scriptural hope,is, in our religion, the source of ineffable happiness. 3. That which gives hope; he or that which furnishes ground of expectation, or promises desired good. The hope of Israel is the Messiah. The Lord will be the hope of his people. Joel 3. Strong's Definition ἐλπίζω elpizō el-pid'-zo From G1680; to expect or confide: - (have, thing) hope (-d) (for), trust. Thayer's Definition ἐλπίζω elpizō 1) to hope 1a) in a religious sense, to wait for salvation with joy and full confidence 2) hopefully to trust in

Romans 5:1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: Romans 5:2 By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. Romans 12:12 Rejoice in hope; be patient in tribulation; and continue instant in prayer.

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