# ἐλπίς/elpis This word is an idea. It is a noun. * This word means the hope for something that is good to happen. * Sometimes it is used to talk about something that a person hopes for. The person may be certain that what they hope for will happen. The person may desire for something to happen but not be certain that it will. * Sometimes it is used to talk about the reason for which a person is hoping for something. * Sometimes it is used to talk about a situation in which a person is hoping for something.