The term "unready" is not explicitly found in the Bible; however, the concept of being unprepared or lacking readiness is a recurring theme throughout Scripture. This idea is often associated with spiritual vigilance, preparedness for the return of Christ, and the readiness to act according to God's will.

Parable of the Ten Virgins

One of the most illustrative passages concerning readiness is the Parable of the Ten Virgins found in Matthew 25:1-13. In this parable, Jesus describes ten virgins who took their lamps to meet the bridegroom. Five were wise and took oil with their lamps, while the other five were foolish and took no oil. When the bridegroom arrived, the foolish virgins were unready and had to leave to buy oil, missing the bridegroom's arrival. Jesus concludes the parable with a warning: "Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour" (Matthew 25:13). This parable emphasizes the importance of spiritual readiness and vigilance.

The Return of Christ

The New Testament frequently exhorts believers to be ready for the return of Christ. In 1 Thessalonians 5:2-6, Paul writes, "For you are fully aware that the Day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. While people are saying, 'Peace and security,' destruction will come upon them suddenly, like labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. But you, brothers, are not in the darkness so that this day should overtake you like a thief. You are all sons of the light and sons of the day; we do not belong to the night or to the darkness. So then, let us not sleep as the others do, but let us remain awake and sober" . This passage underscores the necessity of being spiritually alert and prepared for Christ's return.

Spiritual Readiness

The concept of readiness extends beyond the eschatological to encompass daily spiritual life. In Ephesians 6:15, Paul instructs believers to have their "feet fitted with the readiness of the gospel of peace" . This readiness involves being prepared to share the gospel and live out one's faith actively.

Warnings Against Complacency

Scripture also warns against complacency and spiritual slumber. In Revelation 3:1-3, Jesus addresses the church in Sardis, saying, "I know your deeds; you have a reputation for being alive, yet you are dead. Wake up and strengthen what remains, which was about to die; for I have found your deeds incomplete in the sight of My God. Remember, then, what you have received and heard. Keep it and repent. If you do not wake up, I will come like a thief, and you will not know the hour when I will come upon you" . This admonition highlights the danger of being unready due to spiritual lethargy.

Practical Readiness

In practical terms, readiness involves living a life of obedience, faith, and active service to God. James 1:22 encourages believers to "be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves" . This readiness is characterized by a life that reflects the teachings of Christ and is prepared to respond to God's call at any moment.

In summary, while the term "unready" is not directly mentioned in the Bible, the concept is integral to the Christian life, emphasizing the need for spiritual vigilance, preparedness for Christ's return, and active engagement in living out one's faith.1. (a.) Not ready or prepared; not prompt; slow; awkward; clumsy.

2. (a.) Not dressed; undressed.

3. (v. t.) To undress.

532. aparaskeuastos -- unprepared
... unprepared. From a (as a negative particle) and a derivative of paraskeuazo;
unready -- unprepared. see GREEK a. see GREEK paraskeuazo. ...
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The Scriptures a Safeguard
... Satan watches to catch away every impression that would make them wise unto
salvation, and the time of trouble will find them unready. ...
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The Scriptures a Safeguard.
... Satan watches to catch away every impression that would make them wise unto
salvation, and the time of trouble will find them unready. ...
/.../37 the scriptures a safeguard.htm

"He that Sleepeth in Harvest is a Son that Causeth Shame. " ...
... Have we not been used to hear of special efforts being made for the rescue of perishing
souls, and ingathering of those who are in danger of dying unready? ...
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Of the Examination of Conscience, and Purpose of Amendment
... entangled in many vain fancies, so much inclined to outward things, so negligent
of internal; so ready to laughter and dissoluteness, so unready to weeping and ...
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How the Israelites after this Misfortune Grew Wicked and Served ...
... 2. The Israelites grew so indolent, and unready of taking pains, that misfortunes
came heavier upon them, which also proceeded in part from their contempt of ...
/.../josephus/the antiquities of the jews/chapter 3 how the israelites.htm

December the Seventh Chosen as Builders
... No, the entire gun! The "perfect heart"! "And with a willing mind." For the willing
mind is the ready mind, and God can do nothing with the unready. ...
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On Lent, I.
... too the danger of the fight, forewarned the intending combatant; lest haply, if
the tempter came upon him in his ignorance, he might find him unready and wound ...
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Athor, the Golden
... plane. "What do ye here?" he asked. The man answered in unready Egyptian,
but, for an inferior, in a manner curiously collected. "The ...
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The Ministry in Galilee --Its Aim and Method
... Even the dreamers among the people, who were as unready as Jesus for any uprising
against Rome, and who waited for God to show his own hand in judgment, found ...
/.../rhees/the life of jesus of nazareth/iii the ministry in galileeits.htm

Jesus and the Disciples
... The only effect of their moral cowardice was that it found them unready, surprised
and therefore fearful, and still worse, prepared to forsake Jesus by having ...
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Unready (1 Occurrence)
... awkward; clumsy. 2. (a.) Not dressed; undressed. 3. (vt) To undress.
Multi-Version Concordance Unready (1 Occurrence). Matthew 25 ...
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Unquestioned (1 Occurrence)

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Unreal (3 Occurrences)

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Dull (16 Occurrences)
... 1. (superl.) Slow of understanding; wanting readiness of apprehension; stupid; doltish;
blockish. 2. (superl.) Slow in action; sluggish; unready; awkward. ...
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Profits (19 Occurrences)
... Matthew 25:26 But his lord in answer said to him, You are a bad and unready servant;
if you had knowledge that I get in grain where I did not put seed, and ...
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Bad (129 Occurrences)
... Matthew 25:26 But his lord in answer said to him, You are a bad and unready servant;
if you had knowledge that I get in grain where I did not put seed, and ...
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Grain (413 Occurrences)
... Matthew 25:26 But his lord in answer said to him, You are a bad and unready servant;
if you had knowledge that I get in grain where I did not put seed, and ...
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Seed (337 Occurrences)
... Matthew 25:26 But his lord in answer said to him, You are a bad and unready servant;
if you had knowledge that I get in grain where I did not put seed, and ...
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