diff --git a/bible/kt/hope.md b/bible/kt/hope.md index 9fc406fe..43a92186 100644 --- a/bible/kt/hope.md +++ b/bible/kt/hope.md @@ -2,7 +2,8 @@ ## Definition: ## -The term "hope" refers to expecting and strongly desiring something to happen. In can also mean to not be certain that it will happen. +Hope is strongly desiring something to happen. +Hope can imply either certainty or uncertainty regarding a future event. * In the Bible, the term "hope" also has the meaning of "trust," as in "my hope is in the Lord." It refers to a sure expectation of receiving what God has promised his people. * Sometimes the ULB translates the term in the original language as "confidence." This happens mostly in the New Testament in situations where people who believe in Jesus as their Savior have the assurance (or confidence or hope) of receiving what God has promised.