G3903: παρασκευάζω
paraskeuázō · “to prepare”
Definition
to furnish aside, i.e. get ready
KJV translates it as: prepare self, be (make) ready
Word origin: from G3844 (παρά) and a derivative of G4632 (σκεῦος);
Extended definition
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)
[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)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G3903 is translated
- when were preparing ×1
- will prepare himself ×1
- has prepared itself ×1
- having prepared yourselves ×1
Bible verses with G3903 (paraskeuázō)
Paraskeuázō appears in 4 verses.
- Acts 10:10
And he became very hungry, and would have eaten: but while they made ready, he fell into a trance,
- 1 Corinthians 14:8
For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle?
- 2 Corinthians 9:2
For 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 9:3
Yet 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: