elpizo expresses looking expectantly toward an unseen outcome, a person or promise, or an intended future action.

The verb most often marks expectant orientation toward what is not yet seen or attained, including hope set on God, Christ, grace, or a promised outcome. It also introduces intended future actions such as coming, seeing, sending, or remaining, and can describe expectation of a desired result or return.

1. Expectant hope directed toward an unseen outcome · dominant

   In Romans 8:24 and Romans 8:25, the present forms concern what is not seen and is awaited through perseverance. In 1 Timothy 4:10 the perfect form is linked with having set hope on the living God, while 1 Peter 1:13 directs the hearers toward grace being brought at Jesus Christ's revelation.

   Romans 8:24Romans 8:251 Timothy 4:101 Peter 1:131 Corinthians 15:19Acts 26:7
2. Expectation concerning a planned future action · common

   The present first-person forms introduce projected actions: remaining with the readers in 1 Corinthians 16:7, coming soon in 1 Timothy 3:14, and sending Timothy in Philippians 2:19. In 2 John 1:12, the APB renders the clause "I hope to come to you and speak mouth to mouth," locating the expectation in a proposed visit.

   1 Corinthians 16:71 Timothy 3:14Philippians 2:192 John 1:12Romans 15:24Philemon 1:22
3. Expectation of a desired result or return · occasional

   In Luke 6:34, the plural present form occurs in lending to those from whom a return is expected. Acts 24:26 places the participle with an expectation that Paul would give money, and Luke 23:8 connects the imperfect form with Herod's expectation of seeing a sign.

   Luke 6:34Acts 24:26Luke 23:8Luke 24:212 Corinthians 8:52 Corinthians 13:6

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB variously uses "hope," "hoped," "set your hope," "set their hope," and "eagerly expect" in these clauses. Because the APB is a whole-verse translation, these expressions show the verses' presentation rather than fixed English equivalents for the term.