Bible Dictionary

Hope

a feeling of expectation and confidence regarding the future

Quick Reference

Total Entries

116

Entry Position

56 of 116

Letter

H

Meaning

a feeling of expectation and confidence regarding the future

Key Scriptures

  • Psalm 39:7
  • Romans 5:5
  • Romans 15:13
  • Hebrews 6:19

Also Called

expectation

Related Terms

Basic Meaning

Hope refers to expectation, confidence, or anticipation regarding something desired.

The word is associated with looking forward to the future.


Biblical Usage

Hope appears throughout Scripture in connection with God’s promises, deliverance, and future expectation.

References to hope occur in poetic, prophetic, and teaching passages.


  • Faith
  • Peace
  • Salvation

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Scriptures

  • Psalm 39:7
  • Romans 5:5
  • Romans 15:13
  • Hebrews 6:19

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