To prepare
παρασκευάζωStrong’s G3903paraskeuazō
Appears in 4 verses of the New Testament
In short
Paraskeuazō is the Greek word usually translated “when were preparing”, “prepare himself” and “has prepared itself”. It appears in 4 verses of the New Testament.
“And he became very hungry, and would have eaten: but while they made ready, he fell into a trance,”
Meaning
Usually translated “when were preparing”, “prepare himself” and “has prepared itself”. Open the dictionary entry below for the full range of meaning, with the verses it cites.
How it's translated
- when were preparing 1
- will prepare himself 1
- has prepared itself 1
- having prepared yourselves 1
Word-by-word English from the STEPBible tagged text.
Where it's used most
- 2 Corinthians 2
- Acts 1
- 1 Corinthians 1
3 books in all.
Related words
Explore in Scripture
- 1 Corinthians 14:8For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle?
- 2 Corinthians 9:2For I know the forwardness of your mind, for which I boast of you to them of Macedonia, that Achaia was ready a year ago; and your zeal hath provoked very many.
- 2 Corinthians 9:3Yet have I sent the brethren, lest our boasting of you should be in vain in this behalf; that, as I said, ye may be ready:
Greek dictionary
παρασκευάζω paraskeuazō · to prepare
παρα-σκευάζω [in LXX: Jer.50:42 (עָרַךְ), etc. ;] to prepare, make ready: absol. (sc. τ. δεῖπνον, etc.; of. Hdt., ix, 82, 2Ma.2:27), Act.10:10; mid., to prepare, make preparations: 1Co.14:8 (cf. Je, l.with); pass., 2Co.9:2-3.† (AS)
From STEPBible’s Greek lexicon (based on Abbott-Smith).
Webster's 1828 Dictionary
How the English word “prepare” was understood when the King James Version was still the common Bible of English readers.
PREPA'RE, verb transitive
[Latin paro.]
- In a general sense, to fit, adapt or qualify for a particular purpose, end, use, service or state, by any means whatever.
- To make ready; as, to prepare the table for entertaining company.
- To provide; to procure as suitable; as, to prepare arms, ammunition and provisions for troops; to prepare ships for defense.“Absalom prepared him chariots and horses, and fifty men to run before him” 2 Samuel 15:1
- To set; to establish.“The Lord hath prepared his throne in the heavens” Psalms 103:19
All definitions and other forms of “prepare”
- To appoint.“It shall be given to them for whom it is prepared” Matthew 20:23
- To guide, direct or establish. 1 Chronicles 29:18
PREPA'RE, verb intransitive
To make all things ready; to put things in suitable order; as, prepare for dinner.
- To take the necessary previous measures.
- To make one's self ready.“Prepare to meet thy God, O Israel” Amos 4:12
PREPA'RE, noun
Preparation. [Not in use.]
Noah Webster, An American Dictionary of the English Language (1828). Verse references are checked against the KJV. Read the full entry.
Verses are from the King James Version. Word meanings come from the original Greek, not from any one translation.