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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Waited</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/w/waited.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/matthew/8-15.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/w/waited.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Waited</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/w/wait.htm" title="Wait">◄</a> Waited <a href="/topical/w/waiters.htm" title="Waiters">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#web" title="Webster's Dictionary">Webster's</a> • <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#grk" title="Strong's Greek Concordance">Greek</a> • <a href="#heb" title="Strong's Hebrew Concordance">Hebrew</a> • <a href="#lib" title="Library">Library</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>The concept of "waiting" in the Bible often signifies a period of anticipation, patience, and trust in God's timing and promises. Throughout Scripture, waiting is portrayed as an essential aspect of faith and spiritual maturity, reflecting a believer's reliance on God's sovereignty and wisdom. Old Testament Context In the Old Testament, the Hebrew word often translated as "wait" is "qavah," which conveys the idea of hope, expectation, and trust. One of the most notable examples is found in <a href="/isaiah/40-31.htm">Isaiah 40:31</a>: "But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary; they will walk and not faint" . This verse highlights the strength and renewal that come from waiting on the Lord, emphasizing the spiritual benefits of patience and trust. The Psalms frequently address the theme of waiting on God. <a href="/psalms/27-14.htm">Psalm 27:14</a> encourages believers, "Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD" . Here, waiting is associated with courage and strength, suggesting that it is an active, rather than passive, endeavor. New Testament Context In the New Testament, the Greek word "prosdechomai" is often used to describe waiting, which implies a sense of eager anticipation. <a href="/romans/8-25.htm">Romans 8:25</a> states, "But if we hope for what we do not yet see, we wait for it patiently" . This verse connects waiting with hope and patience, underscoring the forward-looking nature of Christian faith. The parable of the ten virgins in <a href="/matthew/25.htm">Matthew 25:1-13</a> illustrates the importance of being prepared while waiting for the bridegroom, symbolizing Christ. The wise virgins who were ready when the bridegroom arrived exemplify the vigilance and readiness expected of believers as they await Christ's return. Theological Implications Waiting in the biblical sense is deeply intertwined with faith and trust in God's plan. It requires believers to surrender their own timelines and desires, acknowledging that God's timing is perfect. This is evident in the account of Abraham and Sarah, who waited many years for the fulfillment of God's promise of a son (<a href="/genesis/21.htm">Genesis 21:1-2</a>). Their journey of waiting was marked by moments of doubt and impatience, yet ultimately demonstrated God's faithfulness. The act of waiting also serves as a refining process, developing character and perseverance. <a href="/james/1-3.htm">James 1:3-4</a> states, "because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Allow perseverance to finish its work, so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything" . This passage suggests that waiting is instrumental in spiritual growth and maturity. Practical Application For believers today, waiting on the Lord involves prayer, meditation on Scripture, and a steadfast commitment to God's promises. It is a time to cultivate trust and deepen one's relationship with God, recognizing that His plans are for the ultimate good (<a href="/jeremiah/29-11.htm">Jeremiah 29:11</a>). Waiting is not merely a passive state but an active engagement in faith, characterized by hope and expectation for God's intervention and guidance. In summary, the biblical concept of waiting is a multifaceted theme that encompasses trust, hope, and spiritual growth. It is a vital aspect of the Christian journey, encouraging believers to rely on God's perfect timing and to remain faithful amidst uncertainty.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>(imp. & p. p.) of Wait.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/3114.htm">3114. makrothumeo -- to persevere, to be patient</a> ... Word Origin from makros and thumos Definition to persevere, to be patient NASB Word Usage delay long (1), have patience (2), patient (6), patiently waited (1). ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3114.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/4328.htm">4328. prosdokao -- to await, expect</a> ... dokeuo (to watch) Definition to await, expect NASB Word Usage expect (2), expecting (2), look (4), looking (2), state of expectation (1), waited (1), waiting (2 ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4328.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/1247.htm">1247. diakoneo -- to serve, minister</a> ... 1), serve (4), serve as deacons (1), served (2), served as deacons (1), serves (5), services...rendered (1), serving (4), take care (1), wait (1), waited (3). ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1247.htm - 9k<a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/6960a.htm">6960a. qavah -- to wait for</a> ... waits (1), expect (1), expected (3), hope (3), hoped (1), hopefully wait (1), hoping (1), look (1), look eagerly (1), looked (2), wait (22), waited (7), waited ... /hebrew/6960a.htm - 5k <a href="/hebrew/2442.htm">2442. chakah -- to wait, await</a> ... Word Origin a prim. root Definition to wait, await NASB Word Usage long (2), longs (1), wait (7), waited (1), waiting (1), waits (3). long, tarry, wait. ... /hebrew/2442.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/4723.htm">4723. miqveh -- a hope</a> ... 1:16) {mik-vay'}; from qavah; something waited for, ie Confidence (objective or subjective); also a collection, ie (of water) a pond, or (of men and horses) a ... /hebrew/4723.htm - 5k <a href="/hebrew/2342a.htm">2342a. chul -- to whirl, dance, writhe</a> ... quaked (1), shakes (2), swirl down (1), take part (1), travailed (4), tremble (5), trembled (1), turned (1), wait (1), wait patiently (1), waited (2), whirl (1 ... /hebrew/2342a.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/5975.htm">5975. amad -- to take one's stand, stand</a> ... 11), stop (3), stopped (9), survives (1), take a stand (1), take their stand (1), took his stand (1), took their stand (1), wait (1), waited (1), withstand (1 ... /hebrew/5975.htm - 7k <a href="/hebrew/693.htm">693. arab -- to lie in wait</a> ... 3), lie in ambush (1), lie in wait (7), lies in wait (1), lurked (1), lurks (4), lying in ambush (1), lying in wait (3), set an ambush (2), waited in ambush (1 ... /hebrew/693.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/5117.htm">5117. nuach -- to rest</a> ... rests (2), rid themselves (2), satisfy (1), set (4), set down (3), settle (2), settled (1), space* (1), spent (1), stationed (2), wait quietly (1), waited (1). ... /hebrew/5117.htm - 7k <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm">1961. hayah -- to fall out, come to pass, become, be</a> ... 1), take (1), take place (3), taken (1), taken place (1), time (1), took place (4), turn (1), turn* (1), turned (4), use (1), used (3), waited (1), wear (1 ... /hebrew/1961.htm - 8k <a href="/hebrew/3176.htm">3176. yachal -- to wait, await</a> ... root Definition to wait, await NASB Word Usage delay (1), have hope (2), hope (13), hoped (1), wait (13), wait expectantly (2), waited (7), waste time (1). ... /hebrew/3176.htm - 6k<a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><a href="/library/winkworth/lyra_germanica_the_christian_year/third_sunday_in_advent_and.htm">Third Sunday in Advent and it Shall be Said in that Day, Lo, this ...</a> ... Third Sunday in Advent And it shall be said in that day, Lo, this is our God; we have waited for Him, and He will save us: this is the Lord; we have waited for ... /.../winkworth/lyra germanica the christian year/third sunday in advent and.htm<a href="/library/augustine/exposition_on_the_book_of_psalms/psalm_xl.htm">Psalm XL.</a> ... 2. Let us say then what this Psalm says. "I waited patiently for the ... See thou hast not waited in vain. His eyes are over thee. His ears turned towards thee. ... /...//christianbookshelf.org/augustine/exposition on the book of psalms/psalm xl.htm<a href="/library/augustine/exposition_on_the_book_of_psalms/psalm_cxxx.htm">Psalm CXXX.</a> ... Therefore, "For the sake of Thy law I have waited for Thee, O Lord," because thou hast condescended to bring in a law of mercy, to forgive me all my sins, to ... /.../augustine/exposition on the book of psalms/psalm cxxx.htm<a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_e/jesus_at_the_bier.htm">Jesus at the Bier</a> ... 'Lo! this is our God; and we have waited for Him.' Ay! waited through all the uncompassionating centuries, waited in the presence ... /.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture e/jesus at the bier.htm<a href="/library/white/the_great_controversy/chapter_17_heralds_of_the.htm">Heralds of the Morning</a> ... From the day when the first pair turned their sorrowing steps from Eden, the children of faith have waited the coming of the Promised One to break the ... /.../white/the great controversy/chapter 17 heralds of the.htm<a href="/library/white/the_great_controversy_between_christ_and_satan_/17_heralds_of_the_morning.htm">Heralds of the Morning.</a> ... From the day when the first pair turned their sorrowing steps from Eden, the children of faith have waited the coming of the Promised One to break the ... /.../the great controversy between christ and satan /17 heralds of the morning.htm<a href="/library/pink/the_redeemers_return/1_the_lords_descent_from.htm">The Lord's Descent from Heaven.</a> ... For nineteen long centuries has the Christ of God waited for the fruit of His travail. ... Now has come that hour for which the Redeemer has waited so long. ... //christianbookshelf.org/pink/the redeemers return/1 the lords descent from.htm<a href="/library/moody/moodys_anecdotes_and_illustrations/a_fathers_love_for_his.htm">A Father's Love for his Boy.</a> ... One day, when church business engaged him, he sent his son to Chicago with grain. He waited and waited for his boy to return, but he did not come home. ... /.../moody/moodys anecdotes and illustrations/a fathers love for his.htm<a href="/library/tertullian/the_five_books_against_marcion/chapter_iv_marcions_christ_not_the.htm">Marcion's Christ not the Subject of Prophecy the Absurd ...</a> ... On which account also, (of course,) he ought to have waited for Christ to appear first, whom he was going to chastise in like manner; then he would be His ... /.../the five books against marcion/chapter iv marcions christ not the.htm<a href="/library/augustine/exposition_on_the_book_of_psalms/psalm_xxv.htm">Psalm XXV.</a> ... "And teach me:" for by myself I know nothing, but falsehood. "For Thou art the God of my salvation; and for Thee have I waited all the day" (ver.5). For ... /.../christianbookshelf.org/augustine/exposition on the book of psalms/psalm xxv.htm<a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/w/waited.htm">Waited (72 Occurrences)</a> ... Multi-Version Concordance Waited (72 Occurrences). Matthew 8:15 He touched her hand and the fever left her: and then she rose and waited upon Him. (WEY NAS). ... /w/waited.htm - 26k<a href="/topical/p/patiently.htm">Patiently (25 Occurrences)</a> ... 1 Peter 3:20 who before were disobedient, when God waited patiently in the days of Noah, while the ship was being built. ... I waited patiently for Yahweh. ... /p/patiently.htm - 14k<a href="/topical/c/companies.htm">Companies (38 Occurrences)</a> ... 2 Kings 5:2 And the Syrians had gone out by companies, and had brought away captive out of the land of Israel a little maid; and she waited on Naaman's wife. ... /c/companies.htm - 18k<a href="/topical/w/wait.htm">Wait (223 Occurrences)</a> ... and laid wait for him" (Judges 16:2). 2. The Verb: (1) sharath, "to serve," "to minister," to act in the capacity of servant or attendant: "These waited on the ... /w/wait.htm - 41k<a href="/topical/a/arimathea.htm">Arimathea (4 Occurrences)</a> ... Mark 15:43 Joseph of Arimathea, an honorable counselor, who also waited for the kingdom of God, came, and went in boldly to Pilate, and craved the body of Jesus ... /a/arimathea.htm - 12k<a href="/topical/n/naaman.htm">Naaman (19 Occurrences)</a> ... He was afflicted with leprosy; and when the little Hebrew slave-girl that waited on his wife told her of a prophet in Samaria who could cure her master, he ... /n/naaman.htm - 15k<a href="/topical/s/saveth.htm">Saveth (36 Occurrences)</a> ... Isaiah 25:9 And 'one' hath said in that day, 'Lo, this 'is' our God, We waited for Him, and He saveth us, This 'is' Jehovah, we have waited for Him, We joy and ... /s/saveth.htm - 16k<a href="/topical/h/honour.htm">Honour (475 Occurrences)</a> ... Mark 15:43 Joseph of Arimathaea, an honourable counsellor, which also waited for the kingdom of God, came, and went in boldly unto Pilate, and craved the body ... /h/honour.htm - 35k<a href="/topical/s/stationed.htm">Stationed (49 Occurrences)</a> ... 1 Chronicles 9:18 who hitherto waited in the king's gate eastward: they were the porters for the camp of the children of Levi. (See NAS RSV NIV). ... /s/stationed.htm - 22k<a href="/topical/m/musician.htm">Musician (112 Occurrences)</a> ... 1 Chronicles 6:33 These are those who waited, and their sons. ... A Psalm by David. I waited patiently for Yahweh. He turned to me, and heard my cry. (WEB DBY WBS). ... /m/musician.htm - 39k<a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Simeon-in-the-Bible.html">Who was Simeon in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/pre-existence-of-souls.html">What does the Bible say about the pre-existence of souls? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Noah-raven-dove.html">Why did Noah release a raven? Why did he later release a dove (Genesis 8)? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://clyx.com/term/waited.htm">Waited: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a> <a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div>Waited (72 Occurrences)<a href="/matthew/8-15.htm">Matthew 8:15</a> He touched her hand and the fever left her: and then she rose and waited upon Him. (WEY NAS)<a href="/mark/1-13.htm">Mark 1:13</a> where He remained for forty days, tempted by Satan; and He was among the wild beasts, but the angels waited upon Him. (WEY)<a href="/mark/1-31.htm">Mark 1:31</a> He came and took her by the hand, and raised her up. The fever left her, and she served them. (See NAS)<a href="/mark/10-45.htm">Mark 10:45</a> For the Son of Man also did not come to be waited upon, but to wait on others, and to give His life as the redemption-price for a multitude of people." (WEY)<a href="/mark/15-43.htm">Mark 15:43</a> Joseph of Arimathaea, an honourable counsellor, which also waited for the kingdom of God, came, and went in boldly unto Pilate, and craved the body of Jesus. (KJV WBS)<a href="/luke/1-21.htm">Luke 1:21</a> And the people waited for Zacharias, and marvelled that he tarried so long in the temple. (KJV WBS)<a href="/luke/2-38.htm">Luke 2:38</a> and she coming up the same hour gave praise to the Lord, and spoke of him to all those who waited for redemption in Jerusalem. (DBY)<a href="/luke/4-39.htm">Luke 4:39</a> Then standing over her He rebuked the fever, and it left her; and she at once rose and waited on them. (WEY NAS)<a href="/luke/23-51.htm">Luke 23:51</a> (The same had not consented to the counsel and deed of them;) he was of Arimathaea, a city of the Jews: who also himself waited for the kingdom of God. (KJV DBY WBS)<a href="/john/12-2.htm">John 12:2</a> So they gave a dinner there in honour of Jesus, at which Martha waited at table, but Lazarus was one of the guests who were with Him. (WEY BBE)<a href="/acts/3-5.htm">Acts 3:5</a> So he looked and waited, expecting to receive something from them. (WEY)<a href="/acts/10-7.htm">Acts 10:7</a> When the angel who spoke to him had departed, Cornelius called two of his household servants and a devout soldier of those who waited on him continually. (WEB KJV ASV WBS RSV)<a href="/acts/10-24.htm">Acts 10:24</a> And the morrow after they entered into Caesarea. And Cornelius waited for them, and he had called together his kinsmen and near friends. (KJV WBS)<a href="/acts/17-16.htm">Acts 17:16</a> Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was provoked within him as he saw the city full of idols. (WEB KJV ASV WBS)<a href="/acts/20-5.htm">Acts 20:5</a> These going before waited for us in Troas; (DBY NIV)<a href="/acts/27-29.htm">Acts 27:29</a> Then for fear of possibly running on rocks, they threw out four anchors from the stern and waited impatiently for daylight. (WEY)<a href="/acts/28-6.htm">Acts 28:6</a> But they had the idea that they would see him becoming ill, or suddenly falling down dead; but after waiting a long time, and seeing that no damage came to him, changing their opinion, they said he was a god. (See NAS RSV)<a href="/hebrews/6-15.htm">Hebrews 6:15</a> And so, when he had been waiting calmly for a long time, God's word to him was put into effect. (See NAS)<a href="/hebrews/11-10.htm">Hebrews 11:10</a> for he waited for the city which has foundations, of which God is the artificer and constructor. (DBY)<a href="/1_peter/3-20.htm">1 Peter 3:20</a> who before were disobedient, when God waited patiently in the days of Noah, while the ship was being built. In it, few, that is, eight souls, were saved through water. (WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS RSV NIV)<a href="/genesis/8-10.htm">Genesis 8:10</a> And he waited yet other seven days, and again he sent forth the dove out of the ark. (DBY NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/genesis/8-12.htm">Genesis 8:12</a> And he waited yet other seven days, and sent forth the dove; but she returned no more to him. (DBY NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/genesis/40-4.htm">Genesis 40:4</a> The captain of the guard assigned them to Joseph, and he took care of them. They stayed in prison many days. (See RSV)<a href="/genesis/49-18.htm">Genesis 49:18</a> I have waited for your salvation, Yahweh. (WEB KJV ASV WBS YLT)<a href="/judges/3-25.htm">Judges 3:25</a> They waited until they were ashamed; and behold, he didn't open the doors of the upper room: therefore they took the key, and opened them, and behold, their lord was fallen down dead on the earth. (WEB DBY NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/judges/3-26.htm">Judges 3:26</a> Ehud escaped while they waited, and passed beyond the quarries, and escaped to Seirah. (WEB NIV)<a href="/1_samuel/1-23.htm">1 Samuel 1:23</a> Elkanah her husband said to her, "Do what seems good to you. Wait until you have weaned him; only may Yahweh establish his word." So the woman waited and nursed her son, until she weaned him. (WEB)<a href="/1_samuel/13-8.htm">1 Samuel 13:8</a> And he waited seven days, according to the set time that Samuel had appointed; but Samuel did not come to Gilgal; and the people were scattered from him. (DBY NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/1_samuel/25-9.htm">1 Samuel 25:9</a> When David's young men came, they spoke to Nabal according to all those words in the name of David, and ceased. (See NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/1_kings/1-4.htm">1 Kings 1:4</a> Now she was very beautiful; and she took care of the king, waiting on him at all times; but the king had no connection with her. (See NIV)<a href="/1_kings/20-38.htm">1 Kings 20:38</a> So the prophet departed, and waited for the king by the way, and disguised himself with his headband over his eyes. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV)<a href="/2_kings/5-2.htm">2 Kings 5:2</a> The Syrians had gone out in bands, and had brought away captive out of the land of Israel a little maiden; and she waited on Naaman's wife. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV)<a href="/2_kings/7-9.htm">2 Kings 7:9</a> And they say one unto another, 'We are not doing right this day; a day of tidings it 'is', and we are keeping silent; and -- we have waited till the light of the morning, then hath punishment found us; and now, come and we go in and declare to the house of the king.' (YLT)<a href="/1_chronicles/6-32.htm">1 Chronicles 6:32</a> They ministered with song before the tabernacle of the Tent of Meeting, until Solomon had built the house of Yahweh in Jerusalem: and they waited on their office according to their order. (WEB KJV ASV WBS)<a href="/1_chronicles/6-33.htm">1 Chronicles 6:33</a> These are those who waited, and their sons. Of the sons of the Kohathites: Heman the singer, the son of Joel, the son of Samuel, (WEB KJV ASV WBS)<a href="/1_chronicles/9-18.htm">1 Chronicles 9:18</a> who hitherto waited in the king's gate eastward: they were the porters for the camp of the children of Levi. (WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS)<a href="/2_chronicles/7-6.htm">2 Chronicles 7:6</a> And the priests waited on their offices: the Levites also with instruments of music of the LORD, which David the king had made to praise the LORD, because his mercy endureth for ever, when David praised by their ministry; and the priests sounded trumpets before them, and all Israel stood. (KJV WBS)<a href="/2_chronicles/17-19.htm">2 Chronicles 17:19</a> These were those who waited on the king, besides those whom the king put in the fortified cities throughout all Judah. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS)<a href="/nehemiah/12-44.htm">Nehemiah 12:44</a> On that day were men appointed over the chambers for the treasures, for the wave offerings, for the first fruits, and for the tithes, to gather into them, according to the fields of the cities, the portions appointed by the law for the priests and Levites: for Judah rejoiced for the priests and for the Levites who waited. (WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS)<a href="/job/6-19.htm">Job 6:19</a> The caravans of Tema looked. The companies of Sheba waited for them. (WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS)<a href="/job/15-22.htm">Job 15:22</a> He doesn't believe that he shall return out of darkness. He is waited for by the sword. (WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS)<a href="/job/29-21.htm">Job 29:21</a> "Men listened to me, waited, and kept silence for my counsel. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV)<a href="/job/29-23.htm">Job 29:23</a> They waited for me as for the rain. Their mouths drank as with the spring rain. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/job/30-26.htm">Job 30:26</a> When I looked for good, then evil came; When I waited for light, there came darkness. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV)<a href="/job/32-4.htm">Job 32:4</a> Now Elihu had waited to speak to Job, because they were elder than he. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/job/32-11.htm">Job 32:11</a> "Behold, I waited for your words, and I listened for your reasoning, while you searched out what to say. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/job/32-16.htm">Job 32:16</a> When I had waited, (for they spake not, but stood still, and answered no more;) (KJV DBY WBS YLT)<a href="/psalms/25-5.htm">Psalms 25:5</a> Cause me to tread in Thy truth, and teach me, For Thou 'art' the God of my salvation, Near Thee I have waited all the day. (YLT)<a href="/psalms/25-21.htm">Psalms 25:21</a> Integrity and uprightness do keep me, For I have waited 'on' Thee. (YLT)<a href="/psalms/33-20.htm">Psalms 33:20</a> Our soul has waited for Yahweh. He is our help and our shield. (WEB JPS ASV YLT)<a href="/psalms/33-22.htm">Psalms 33:22</a> Let thy lovingkindness, O Jehovah, be upon us, According as we have hoped in thee. (See JPS YLT)<a href="/psalms/38-15.htm">Psalms 38:15</a> Because for Thee, O Jehovah, I have waited, Thou dost answer, O Lord my God. (YLT)<a href="/psalms/40-1.htm">Psalms 40:1</a> For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David. I waited patiently for Yahweh. He turned to me, and heard my cry. (WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/psalms/56-6.htm">Psalms 56:6</a> They gather themselves together, they hide themselves, They mark my steps, Even as they have waited for my soul. (See JPS ASV NAS RSV)<a href="/psalms/106-13.htm">Psalms 106:13</a> They soon forgat his works; they waited not for his counsel: (KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT)<a href="/psalms/119-95.htm">Psalms 119:95</a> The wicked have waited for me, to destroy me. I will consider your statutes. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT)<a href="/psalms/119-166.htm">Psalms 119:166</a> I have waited for Thy salvation, O Jehovah, And Thy commands I have done. (YLT)<a href="/psalms/130-5.htm">Psalms 130:5</a> I hoped 'for' Jehovah -- hoped hath my soul, And for His word I have waited. (YLT)<a href="/isaiah/5-4.htm">Isaiah 5:4</a> What -- to do still to my vineyard, That I have not done in it! Wherefore, I waited to the yielding of grapes, And it yieldeth bad ones! (YLT)<a href="/isaiah/8-17.htm">Isaiah 8:17</a> And I have waited for Jehovah, Who is hiding His face from the house of Jacob, And I have looked for Him. (YLT)<a href="/isaiah/25-9.htm">Isaiah 25:9</a> It shall be said in that day, "Behold, this is our God! We have waited for him, and he will save us! This is Yahweh! We have waited for him. We will be glad and rejoice in his salvation!" (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)<a href="/isaiah/26-8.htm">Isaiah 26:8</a> Yes, in the way of your judgments, Yahweh, have we waited for you. Your name and your renown are the desire of our soul. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS)<a href="/isaiah/33-2.htm">Isaiah 33:2</a> Yahweh, be gracious to us. We have waited for you. Be our strength every morning, our salvation also in the time of trouble. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS)<a href="/isaiah/38-13.htm">Isaiah 38:13</a> I waited patiently until morning. He breaks all my bones like a lion. From day even to night you will make an end of me. (WEB NIV)<a href="/jeremiah/8-15.htm">Jeremiah 8:15</a> We were looking for peace, but no good came; and for a time of well-being, but there is only a great fear. (See NAS)<a href="/jeremiah/13-16.htm">Jeremiah 13:16</a> Give ye to Jehovah your God honour, Before He doth cause darkness, And before your feet stumble on dark mountains, And ye have waited for light, And He hath made it for death-shade, And hath appointed 'it' for thick darkness. (YLT)<a href="/lamentations/2-16.htm">Lamentations 2:16</a> All your enemies have opened their mouth wide against you; They hiss and gnash the teeth; they say, We have swallowed her up; Certainly this is the day that we looked for; we have found, we have seen it. (See NAS NIV)<a href="/lamentations/4-19.htm">Lamentations 4:19</a> Swifter have been our pursuers, Than the eagles of the heavens, On the mountains they have burned 'after' us, In the wilderness they have laid wait for us. (See NAS)<a href="/ezekiel/19-5.htm">Ezekiel 19:5</a> Now when she saw that she had waited, and her hope was lost, then she took another of her cubs, and made him a young lion. (WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS NAS)<a href="/jonah/4-5.htm">Jonah 4:5</a> Then Jonah went out of the city, and sat on the east side of the city, and there made himself a booth, and sat under it in the shade, until he might see what would become of the city. (See NIV)<a href="/micah/1-12.htm">Micah 1:12</a> For the inhabitant of Maroth waited carefully for good: but evil came down from the LORD unto the gate of Jerusalem. (KJV DBY WBS)<a href="/zechariah/11-11.htm">Zechariah 11:11</a> And it was broken in that day: and so the poor of the flock that waited upon me knew that it was the word of the LORD. 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