apekdechomai describes sustained expectation directed toward a hoped-for future outcome.

The occurrences show expectation directed toward anticipated revelation, salvation, adoption, redemption, or a hoped-for but unseen outcome; they also describe God's waiting during the preparation of the ark in 1 Peter 3:20. The same broad use covers both personal expectation and the creation's waiting for the revelation of God's sons in Romans 8:19.

1. Awaiting an anticipated outcome · dominant

   Present middle forms occur with people awaiting the revelation of Jesus Christ in 1 Corinthians 1:7, the hope of righteousness in Galatians 5:5, and Christ's appearing for salvation in Hebrews 9:28. In Romans 8:19 the singular form is used of creation waiting for the revelation of the sons of God, while Romans 8:23 and Philippians 3:20 place the expectation alongside adoption, redemption, and a Savior.

   1 Corinthians 1:7Galatians 5:5Hebrews 9:28Philippians 3:20Romans 8:19Romans 8:23

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB variously presents the clauses with "eagerly expecting," "await," "waits," "expecting," and "waiting." These English expressions show the verses' overall presentation rather than fixed renderings of the term.