'Waiting' in the Bible

Meanwhile, the people kept waiting for Zechariah and wondering why he stayed in the sanctuary so long.

Now a man named Simeon was in Jerusalem. This man was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the one who would comfort Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.

Just then she came forward and began to thank God and to speak about Jesus to everyone who was waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem.

Be like people who are waiting for their master to return from a wedding. As soon as he arrives and knocks, they will open the door for him.

he had not voted for their plan and action from the Jewish town of Arimathea; and he was waiting for the kingdom of God.