STRONGS NT 4328: προσδοκάωπροσδοκάω, προσδόκω; imperfect 3 person plural προσεδόκων (Acts 28:6); (the simple verb is found only in the form δοκεύω; πρός (which see IV. 1) denotes mental direction); from Aeschylus and Herodotus down; to expect (whether in thought, in hope, or in fear); to look for, wait for: when the preceding context shews who or what is expected, Matthew 24:50; Luke 3:15; Luke 12:46; Acts 27:33; Acts 28:6; τινα, one's coming or return, Matthew 11:3; Luke 1:21; Luke 7:19; Luke 8:40; Acts 10:24; τί, 2 Peter 3:12-14; followed by an accusative with infinitive Acts 28:6; followed by an infinitive belonging to the subject, Acts 3:5.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for προσδοκάω, similar concepts of expectation and hope can be found in Hebrew words such as קָוָה (qavah, Strong's 6960), which means "to wait for" or "to hope," and צָפָה (tsaphah, Strong's 6822), meaning "to look out" or "to watch." These Hebrew terms convey a similar sense of anticipation and waiting for God's action or fulfillment of His promises.

Usage: The verb προσδοκάω is used in the New Testament to describe the act of expecting or waiting for something with anticipation. It often conveys a sense of looking forward to an event or outcome with hope or concern.

Context: The Greek verb προσδοκάω appears several times in the New Testament, primarily in contexts where individuals or groups are anticipating a future event or outcome. This term is often used in the Gospels and Acts to describe the anticipation of people regarding the actions or words of Jesus, the coming of the Messiah, or the fulfillment of God's promises.

In the Berean Standard Bible, προσδοκάω is translated as "expect" or "look for." For example, in Luke 3:15, the people were "expecting" the Messiah, and in Acts 3:5, the lame man "looked" at Peter and John, expecting to receive something from them. This verb captures the essence of anticipation and hope, often in a context of waiting for divine intervention or fulfillment of prophecy.

The use of προσδοκάω highlights the human experience of waiting and the faith involved in expecting God's promises to come to fruition. It underscores the tension between present circumstances and future hope, a theme prevalent throughout the New Testament.