The meaning of “ἑτοιμάζω”
Understanding hetoimázō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
prepare, provide, make ready. - to prepare
ἑτοιμάζω
prepare, provide, make ready. - to prepare
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 25:34 | “Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:” Word: ἑτοιμάζω (hetoimázō) | |
| Luke 17:8 | “And will not rather say unto him, Make ready wherewith I may sup, and gird thyself, and serve me, till I have eaten and drunken; and afterward thou shalt eat and drink?” Word: ἑτοιμάζω (hetoimázō) | |
| Acts 23:23 | “And he called unto him two centurions, saying, Make ready two hundred soldiers to go to Cesarea, and horsemen threescore and ten, and spearmen two hundred, at the third hour of the night;” Word: ἑτοιμάζω (hetoimázō) | |
| 2 Timothy 2:21 | “If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master’s use, and prepared unto every good work.” Word: ἑτοιμάζω (hetoimázō) | |
| Hebrews 11:16 | “But now they desire a better country, that is, an heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city.” Word: ἑτοιμάζω (hetoimázō) |