intense anticipation

, (Polyb., ; v. Deiss., , 374, 377 f.), , (Lft., in l.; Cremer, 177).† to watch with outstretched head watch anxiously π. LAE 5 Ro 8:19 Phl 1:20

a)pokaradoki/a, as, h(

eager expectation

intense anticipation

earnest expectation

ἀπο-καραδοκία, -ας, ἡ (ἀποκαραδοκέω, used by Aq. in Psa.37:7 for חוּל; ἀπό, κάρα the head, δοκέω, in Ion., to watch), to watch with outstretched head, watch anxiously (Polyb., π.; see Deiss., LAE, 374.5, 377 f.), Rom.8:19, Php.1:20 (Lft., in l; Cremer, 177).† (AS)