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ἕτοιμος

hétoimos

G2092 predicate adjective

SILEX Entry

Definition

Fundamentally means 'ready' or 'prepared,' describing a state of having been made fit or suitable for a purpose, engaging readiness for action, reception, or occurrence. Contextually, it can indicate readiness in terms of physical preparation, mental or spiritual preparedness, availability for immediate use, or being positioned to respond or participate. In some settings, it emphasizes eagerness, willingness, or promptness in action.

Semantic Range

ready, prepared, suitable, fit for use, prompt, eager, disposed, available, arranged

Root / Etymology

Derived from an older noun form meaning 'fitness' or 'preparedness,' possibly related to the root ἑτ- denoting suitability or readiness; the word's precise etymological pathway is not fully documented, but it stands as a longstanding adjective in Greek conveying preparedness or suitability.

Historical & Contextual Notes

Ἕτοιμος appears from classical Greek onward to describe both literal and figurative readiness—e.g., a person ready for a journey, an army ready for battle, or an individual mentally/spiritually prepared. In Hellenistic and Koine periods, it retains these senses and is common in Septuagint, New Testament, and contemporary literature. In the NT, often describes those 'prepared' for an event (e.g., a meal, a journey, the coming of a significant occasion)—sometimes indicating inward disposition (e.g., readiness of mind or heart), not just external arrangements. English translations such as 'ready' or 'prepared' generally capture the sense; however, the Greek may subtly emphasize active preparedness over passive availability. No direct contrast is inherent with alternative terms such as ἕτοιμος vs. κατάλληλος; however, ἕτοιμος always connotes readiness achieved by prior preparation or suitability. Not a technical or theological term but a broadly used adjective.

Translation Consistency

primary "ready" 14 occurrences

‘Ready’ is the most natural, common English equivalent and covers the full semantic range (prepared, available, fit, prompt, eager). It matches the majority of existing renderings and reads naturally in all contexts where ἕτοιμος occurs.

Alternatives (3 occurrences):
"prepared" (1x) "readiness" (1x) "prepared ones" (1x)

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

from an old noun (fitness); adjusted, i.e. ready:--prepared, (made) ready(-iness, to our hand).

Root Family

ἑτ- (hétoimos) — to be ready, to prepare, to fit

Root ἑτ- to be ready, to prepare, to fit

Word Forms

7 distinct forms

SIDANCE Surface Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 SIBI-P2 Occurrences
G2092-04 ἕτοιμοι etoimoi ADJ.P NOM M PL ready ready ones ready ones 6
G2092-01 ἕτοιμα etoima ADJ.P NOM N PL ready prepared ones prepared 3
G2092-06 ἕτοιμός etoimos ADJ.P NOM M SG ready ready ready 3
G2092-02 ἑτοίμην etoimen ADJ.P ACC F SG ready ready ready 2
G2092-03 ἑτοίμῳ etoimo ADJ.S DAT N SG readiness to the prepared readiness 1
G2092-05 ἕτοιμον etoimon ADJ.S ACC N SG ready ready ready 1
G2092-07 ἑτοίμους etoimous ADJ.P ACC M PL ready prepared ones prepared ones 1

Occurrences in Scripture

17 occurrences

SIDANCE Reference Word Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 SIBI-P2
G2092-01 Matthew 22:4 ἕτοιμα etoima ADJ.P NOM N PL things are ready prepared ones ready
G2092-06 Matthew 22:8 ἕτοιμός etoimos ADJ.P NOM M SG ready ready ready
G2092-04 Matthew 24:44 ἕτοιμοι etoimoi ADJ.P NOM M PL ready ready ones ready ones
G2092-04 Matthew 25:10 ἕτοιμοι etoimoi ADJ.S NOM F PL ready ready ones ready ones
G2092-05 Mark 14:15 ἕτοιμον etoimon ADJ.S ACC N SG ready ready ready
G2092-04 Luke 12:40 ἕτοιμοι etoimoi ADJ.P NOM M PL ready ready ones ready ones
G2092-01 Luke 14:17 ἕτοιμά etoima ADJ.P NOM N PL ready prepared ones prepared
G2092-06 Luke 22:33 ἕτοιμός etoimos ADJ.P NOM M SG I am ready ready ready
G2092-06 John 7:6 ἕτοιμος etoimos ADJ.P NOM M SG ready ready ready
G2092-04 Acts 23:15 ἕτοιμοί etoimoi ADJ.P NOM M PL ready ready ones ready ones
G2092-04 Acts 23:21 ἕτοιμοι etoimoi ADJ.P NOM M PL ready ready ones ready ones
G2092-02 2 Corinthians 9:5 ἑτοίμην etoimen ADJ.P ACC F SG ready ready ready
G2092-03 2 Corinthians 10:6 ἑτοίμῳ etoimo ADJ.S DAT N SG readiness to the prepared readiness
G2092-01 2 Corinthians 10:16 ἕτοιμα etoima ADJ.S ACC N PL ready prepared ones ready ones
G2092-07 Titus 3:1 ἑτοίμους etoimous ADJ.P ACC M PL ready prepared ones prepared ones
G2092-02 1 Peter 1:5 ἑτοίμην etoimen ADJ.S ACC F SG ready ready ready
G2092-04 1 Peter 3:15 ἕτοιμοι etoimoi ADJ.P NOM M PL ready ready ones ready ones
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