Greek Word Study
The meaning of “παρασκευή”
Understanding paraskeuḗ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
as if from παρασκευάζω preparation. - readiness
G3904
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
παρασκευή
Phoneticpar-ask-yoo-ay'
Transliterationparaskeuḗ
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
as if from παρασκευάζω preparation. - readiness
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
6 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 27:62 | “Now the next day, that followed the day of the preparation, the chief priests and Pharisees came together unto Pilate,” Word: παρασκευή (paraskeuḗ) | |
| Mark 15:42 | “And now when the even was come, because it was the preparation, that is, the day before the sabbath,” Word: παρασκευή (paraskeuḗ) | |
| Luke 23:54 | “And that day was the preparation, and the sabbath drew on.” Word: παρασκευή (paraskeuḗ) | |
| John 19:31 | “The Jews therefore, because it was the preparation, that the bodies should not remain upon the cross on the sabbath day, (for that sabbath day was an high day,) besought Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken away.” Word: παρασκευή (paraskeuḗ) |