[Greek] ἀπελπίζω (apelpizō), [Latin] desperare: to despair of, to expect nothing in return, to give up hope, to not to believe; Lk.6:35
Background information:
Greek Hellenism: This term means to despair of, to be given up in despair, and hope that a thing will not happen. Polybius’ Histories 1.19.12 states “Now night came on, and the victim, partly from joy at their success, partly from fatigue, kept their watches somewhat more carelessly than usual; accordingly Hannibal, having given up of holding out, made up his mind that this state of things afforded him a good opportunity of escape.”
Old Testament: This term means to be destitute, to be needy, to be oppressed, and needing to be delivered. You shall not pervert the justice due to your need brother in dispute (Exo.23:6). For the poor will not cease to exist in the land (Deu.15:11). And defend the rights of the poor and needy (Pro.31:9).
New Testament: This term, used only once, means to expect nothing in return. Jesus calls each of us to love our enemies and do good for them, expecting nothing in return. By doing so, our reward will be great in heaven. Jesus extends the love command to our enemies and persecutors.
Scripture:
“But rather, lover your enemies and do good to them, and lend expecting nothing back; then your reward will be great and you will be the children of the Most High, for He Himself is kind to the ungrateful and the wicked.” Lk.6:35
Jesus extends the love command to our enemies and persecutors.
Conclusion:
Despair, desperate
In Greek Hellenism, this term primarily means to despair. In the Old Testament, this term, more narrowly defined, refers to those who are destitute, poor, and needy. In the New Testament, this term refers to expecting nothing in return. Unfortunately, I think many of us to do not really consider this idea of receiving rewards in heaven as we should. As a result, we often lose out on this heavenly blessing.
Unfortunately, we must continue to not to expect any significant accomplishments with this Biden administration. We continue to see incompetence on many levels.