Strong's Lexicon hetoimós: Ready, prepared Original Word: ἕτοιμος Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ἑτοιμάζω (hetoimazō), meaning "to prepare" or "to make ready." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of readiness is כּוּן (kun), Strong's Hebrew 3559, which means to be firm, established, or prepared. Usage: The Greek adjective ἕτοιμος (hetoimós) is used to describe a state of readiness or preparedness. It conveys the idea of being fully equipped or in a condition to undertake a task or respond to a situation. In the New Testament, it often refers to spiritual readiness or the preparedness of individuals to meet God’s requirements or to face future events. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of readiness was significant in various aspects of life, including military, athletic, and civic duties. Being "ready" implied a state of alertness and preparedness for action. In the Jewish context, readiness also had a spiritual dimension, emphasizing the importance of being prepared for the coming of the Messiah and the fulfillment of God's promises. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 2093 hetoímōs – the state of being ready (prepared). See 2092 (hetoimos). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originadverb from hetoimos Definition readily NASB Translation ready (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2093: ἑτοίμωςἑτοίμως, adverb (from Thucydides on), readily; ἑτοίμως ἔχω to be ready: followed by an infinitive, Acts 21:13; 2 Corinthians 12:14; 1 Peter 4:5 ((not WH)). (the Sept. Daniel 3:15; Diodorus 16, 28; Josephus, Antiquities 12, 4, 2; 13, 1, 1.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance ready. Adverb from hetoimos; in readiness -- ready. see GREEK hetoimos Forms and Transliterations ετοιμως ετοίμως ἑτοίμως etoimos etoimōs hetoimos hetoimōs hetoímos hetoímōsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Acts 21:13 AdvGRK: εἰς Ἰερουσαλὴμ ἑτοίμως ἔχω ὑπὲρ NAS: For I am ready not only KJV: I am ready not to be bound INT: at Jerusalem readiness have for 2 Corinthians 12:14 Adv 1 Peter 4:5 Adv |
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