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Lexicon :: Strong's G2090 - hetoimazō

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ἑτοιμάζω
Transliteration
hetoimazō (Key)
Pronunciation
het-oy-mad'-zo
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
mGNT
40x in 18 unique form(s) TR
40x in 19 unique form(s) LXX
131x in 44 unique form(s)
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 2:704,266

Strong’s Definitions

ἑτοιμάζω hetoimázō, het-oy-mad'-zo; from G2092; to prepare:—prepare, provide, make ready. Compare G2680.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 40x

The KJV translates Strong's G2090 in the following manner: prepare (29x), make ready (10x), provide (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 40x
The KJV translates Strong's G2090 in the following manner: prepare (29x), make ready (10x), provide (1x).

  1. to make ready, prepare

    1. to make the necessary preparations, get everything ready

  2. metaph.

    1. drawn from the oriental custom of sending on before kings on their journeys persons to level the roads and make them passable

    2. to prepare the minds of men to give the Messiah a fit reception and secure his blessings

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
ἑτοιμάζω hetoimázō, het-oy-mad'-zo; from G2092; to prepare:—prepare, provide, make ready. Compare G2680.
STRONGS G2090:
ἑτοιμάζω; future ἑτοιμάσω; 1 aorist ἡτοίμασα; perfect ἡτοίμακα (Matthew 22:4 L T Tr WH); passive, perfect ἡτοίμασμαι; 1 aorist ἡτοιμάσθην; (ἕτοιμος); from Homer down; the Sept. very often for כּונֵן and הֵכִין; to make ready, prepare: absolutely, to make the necessary preparations, get everything ready, Luke 12:47; of preparing a feast, Luke 22:9, 12 (Genesis 43:15; 1 Chronicles 12:39); with the dative of person, for one: of preparing a lodging, Luke 9:52 (Winers Grammar, 594 (552); Buttmann, § 130, 5); a supper, Mark 14:15; also with a telic infinitive added, Matthew 26:17; followed by ἵνα (cf. Buttmann, 237 (205)), Mark 14:12; with the accusative of the thing: ἅ ἡτοίμασας the things which thou hast prepared (as a store), Luke 12:20; (τί διπνήσω, Luke 17:8); τό ἄριστον, Matthew 22:4; τό πάσχα, Matthew 26:19; Mark 14:16; Luke 22:8, 13; ἀρώματα, Luke 23:56; Luke 24:1; τόπον τίνι, John 14:2f; ξενίαν, Philemon 1:22; (συμβούλιον, Mark 15:1 T WH marginal reading, cf. συμβούλιον); τήν ὁδόν κυρίου (by a figurative expression drawn from the oriental custom of sending on before kings on their journeys persons to level the roads and make them passable), to prepare the minds of men to give the Messiah a fit reception and secure his blessings: Matthew 3:3; Mark 1:3; Luke 3:4 (from Isaiah 40:3); Luke 1:76; (ἵνα ἑτοιμασθῇ ἡ ὁδός τῶν βασιλέων, Revelation 16:12); with the accusative of person, στρατιώτας, Acts 23:23; τίνι τινα, one for one, Luke 1:17; ἑαυτόν, Revelation 19:7; followed by ἵνα (cf: Buttmann, 237 (205)), Revelation 8:6; ἡτοιμασμένη ὡς νύμφη, i. e. beautifully adorned, Revelation 21:2; ἡτοιμασμένη εἰς τί, prepared i. e. fit for accomplishing anything, 2 Timothy 2:21; Revelation 9:7; prepared i. e. kept in readiness, εἰς τήν ὥραν καί ἡμέραν etc., for the hour and day namely, predetermined, Revelation 9:15. In a peculiar sense God is said ἑτοιμάσαι τί for men, i. e. to have caused good or ill to befall them, almost equivalent to to have ordained; of blessings: τί, Luke 2:31; Revelation 12:6; τίνι τί, Matthew 20:23; Matthew 25:34; Mark 10:40; (1 Corinthians 2:9); Hebrews 11:16; of punishment: τίνι τί, Matthew 25:41. (Compare: προετοιμάζω.)
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Genesis
43:15
1 Chronicles
12:39
Isaiah
40:3
Matthew
3:3; 20:23; 22:4; 22:4; 25:34; 25:41; 26:17; 26:19
Mark
1:3; 10:40; 14:12; 14:15; 14:16; 15:1
Luke
1:17; 1:76; 2:31; 3:4; 9:52; 12:20; 12:47; 17:8; 22:8; 22:9; 22:12; 22:13; 23:56; 24:1
John
14:2
Acts
23:23
1 Corinthians
2:9
2 Timothy
2:21
Philemon
1:22
Hebrews
11:16
Revelation
8:6; 9:7; 9:15; 12:6; 16:12; 19:7; 21:2

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G2090 matches the Greek ἑτοιμάζω (hetoimazō),
which occurs 40 times in 40 verses in the MGNT Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 3:3

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 3:3 - The prophet Isaiah was speaking about John when he said,
“He is a voice shouting in the wilderness,
‘Prepare the way for the LORD’s coming!
Clear the road for him!’”[fn]

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 20:23

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 20:23 - Jesus told them, “You will indeed drink from my bitter cup. But I have no right to say who will sit on my right or my left. My Father has prepared those places for the ones he has chosen.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 22:4

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 22:4 - “So he sent other servants to tell them, ‘The feast has been prepared. The bulls and fattened cattle have been killed, and everything is ready. Come to the banquet!’

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 25:34

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 25:34 - “Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the creation of the world.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 25:41

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 25:41 - “Then the King will turn to those on the left and say, ‘Away with you, you cursed ones, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his demons.[fn]

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 26:17

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 26:17 - On the first day of the Festival of Unleavened Bread, the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Where do you want us to prepare the Passover meal for you?”

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 26:19

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 26:19 - So the disciples did as Jesus told them and prepared the Passover meal there.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 1:3

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 1:3 - He is a voice shouting in the wilderness,
‘Prepare the way for the LORD’s coming!
Clear the road for him!’[fn]”

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 10:40

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 10:40 - But I have no right to say who will sit on my right or my left. God has prepared those places for the ones he has chosen.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 14:12

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 14:12 - On the first day of the Festival of Unleavened Bread, when the Passover lamb is sacrificed, Jesus’ disciples asked him, “Where do you want us to go to prepare the Passover meal for you?”

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 14:15

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 14:15 - He will take you upstairs to a large room that is already set up. That is where you should prepare our meal.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 14:16

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 14:16 - So the two disciples went into the city and found everything just as Jesus had said, and they prepared the Passover meal there.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 1:17

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 1:17 - He will be a man with the spirit and power of Elijah. He will prepare the people for the coming of the Lord. He will turn the hearts of the fathers to their children,[fn] and he will cause those who are rebellious to accept the wisdom of the godly.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 1:76

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 1:76 - “And you, my little son,
will be called the prophet of the Most High,
because you will prepare the way for the Lord.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 2:31

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 2:31 - which you have prepared for all people.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 3:4

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 3:4 - Isaiah had spoken of John when he said,
“He is a voice shouting in the wilderness,
‘Prepare the way for the LORD’s coming!
Clear the road for him!

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 9:52

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 9:52 - He sent messengers ahead to a Samaritan village to prepare for his arrival.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 12:20

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 12:20 - “But God said to him, ‘You fool! You will die this very night. Then who will get everything you worked for?’

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 12:47

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 12:47 - “And a servant who knows what the master wants, but isn’t prepared and doesn’t carry out those instructions, will be severely punished.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 17:8

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 17:8 - No, he says, ‘Prepare my meal, put on your apron, and serve me while I eat. Then you can eat later.’

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 22:8

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 22:8 - Jesus sent Peter and John ahead and said, “Go and prepare the Passover meal, so we can eat it together.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 22:9

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 22:9 - “Where do you want us to prepare it?” they asked him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 22:12

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 22:12 - He will take you upstairs to a large room that is already set up. That is where you should prepare our meal.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 22:13

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 22:13 - They went off to the city and found everything just as Jesus had said, and they prepared the Passover meal there.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 23:56

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 23:56 - Then they went home and prepared spices and ointments to anoint his body. But by the time they were finished the Sabbath had begun, so they rested as required by the law.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 24:1

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 24:1 - But very early on Sunday morning[fn] the women went to the tomb, taking the spices they had prepared.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 14:2

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 14:2 - There is more than enough room in my Father’s home.[fn] If this were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you?[fn]

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 14:3

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 14:3 - When everything is ready, I will come and get you, so that you will always be with me where I am.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 23:23

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 23:23 - Then the commander called two of his officers and ordered, “Get 200 soldiers ready to leave for Caesarea at nine o’clock tonight. Also take 200 spearmen and 70 mounted troops.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 2:9

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 2:9 - That is what the Scriptures mean when they say,
“No eye has seen, no ear has heard,
and no mind has imagined
what God has prepared
for those who love him.”[fn]

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ti 2:21

Unchecked Copy Box2Ti 2:21 - If you keep yourself pure, you will be a special utensil for honorable use. Your life will be clean, and you will be ready for the Master to use you for every good work.

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Unchecked Copy Box Phm 1:22

Unchecked Copy BoxPhm 1:22 - One more thing—please prepare a guest room for me, for I am hoping that God will answer your prayers and let me return to you soon.

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 11:16

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 11:16 - But they were looking for a better place, a heavenly homeland. That is why God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rev 8:6

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 8:6 - Then the seven angels with the seven trumpets prepared to blow their mighty blasts.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rev 9:7

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 9:7 - The locusts looked like horses prepared for battle. They had what looked like gold crowns on their heads, and their faces looked like human faces.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rev 9:15

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 9:15 - Then the four angels who had been prepared for this hour and day and month and year were turned loose to kill one-third of all the people on earth.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rev 12:6

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 12:6 - And the woman fled into the wilderness, where God had prepared a place to care for her for 1,260 days.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rev 16:12

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 16:12 - Then the sixth angel poured out his bowl on the great Euphrates River, and it dried up so that the kings from the east could march their armies toward the west without hindrance.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rev 19:7

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 19:7 - Let us be glad and rejoice,
and let us give honor to him.
For the time has come for the wedding feast of the Lamb,
and his bride has prepared herself.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rev 21:2

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 21:2 - And I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven like a bride beautifully dressed for her husband.
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