The meaning of “ἕτοιμος”
Understanding hétoimos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
prepared, (made) ready(-iness, to our hand). - adjusted, i.e. ready
ἕτοιμος
prepared, (made) ready(-iness, to our hand). - adjusted, i.e. ready
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 24:44 | “Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh.” Word: ἕτοιμος (hétoimos) | |
| Mark 14:15 | “And he will shew you a large upper room furnished and prepared: there make ready for us.” Word: ἕτοιμος (hétoimos) | |
| Luke 14:17 | “And sent his servant at supper time to say to them that were bidden, Come; for all things are now ready.” Word: ἕτοιμος (hétoimos) | |
| John 7:6 | “Then Jesus said unto them, My time is not yet come: but your time is alway ready.” Word: ἕτοιμος (hétoimos) | |
| Acts 23:21 | “But do not thou yield unto them: for there lie in wait for him of them more than forty men, which have bound themselves with an oath, that they will neither eat nor drink till they have killed him: and now are they ready, looking for a promise from thee.” Word: ἕτοιμος (hétoimos) |