El Peace (HOPE) (theological dictionary Kittle) There is here something characteristic. In the OT there is no neutral concept of expectation. An expectation is either good or bad and therefor it is either hope or fear. Hope itself is thus differentiated

Be a cheerful giver - 2 Corinthians 9:6-11 2 Corinthians 9:6-11 6 But this I say, He which soweth sparingly (frugally) shall reap also sparingly (frugally); and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully (upon blessings). 7 Every man according as he (hath) purposeth

Imaginations - frame of mind MENS IMAGINATIONS (FRAME OF MIND) - Men's imaginations or frame of mind is continually evil A. Carnal man (our fleshly nature): Man's imaginations (frame of mind) and thoughts are continually evil (antithetical to God) God understands his imaginations (Frame