Hope may have worked the English of 400 years ago, but not today. Four hundred years ago it had the idea of confidence, today it means almost the opposite.

Romans 8

22 For we know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until now. 23 And not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. 24 For in this hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he sees? 25 But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience. 26 Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness.

God, the author of hope, Romans 15:13

13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.

1680 elpís (from elpō, "to anticipate, welcome") – the expectation of what is sure (certain); hope.

1679 elpízō (from 1680 /elpís, "hope") – to hope, actively waiting for God's fulfillment about the faith He has inbirthed through the power of His love

Homework:

• Find two other verses with 1679 elpízō. (to hope, actively waiting for God's fulfillment about the faith He has inbirthed through the power of His love)
• Find two other verses with 1680 elpís. (expectation of what is sure (certain)
• Check out Hebrews 11:1. Which forms of faith and hope are used? Write down two crossreferences.

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