προελπίζω proelpízō

Meaning

to hope in advance of other confirmation

In the King James Version: first trust

Derivation: from G4253 (πρό) and G1679 (ἐλπίζω);

Where it is used

• Ephesians 1:12 in order that we, who were the first to hope in Christ, would be for the praise of His glory.