ἑτοίμως
hetoímōs
G2093 adverb
SILEX Entry
Definition
Readily, with preparedness or willingness; describes an action done in a way that is prepared or ready, often with an emphasis on being in a suitable state or prepared for what is required. In context, can carry nuances of eagerness, promptness, or full preparedness for an undertaking or response.
Semantic Range
readily, in readiness, promptly, with willingness, eagerly, in a prepared manner, with preparedness
Root / Etymology
Adverbial form of ἕτοιμος (hetoimos), meaning 'ready' or 'prepared', with the suffix -ως forming an adverb. The base root ἑτοιμ- denotes readiness or preparedness.
Historical & Contextual Notes
ἑτοίμως appears in post-classical and Hellenistic Greek, including the New Testament and contemporaneous literature, where it consistently describes actions performed with readiness or promptness. In the Koine period, it emphasizes not only the state of being prepared but also the willing intention or readiness of spirit behind an action (e.g., Romans 1:15, 1 Timothy 6:18). Classical usage focused on physical or situational preparedness, but Koine usage broadens to moral readiness or willingness. English translations such as 'readily,' 'promptly,' or 'with readiness' reflect the range but may obscure the nuances of eagerness and intentionality present in some contexts.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
adverb from ἕτοιμος; in readiness:--ready.
Root Family
ἑτοιμ- (hetoimázō) — to make ready, to prepare, to provide
| Strong's | Lemma | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
| G2090 | ἑτοιμάζω | I have made ready |
| G4282 | προετοιμάζω | he/she prepared beforehand |
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G2093-01 |
ἑτοίμως | etoimos | ADV |
ready | in readiness | in readiness | 3 |
Occurrences in Scripture
3 occurrences
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G2093-01 |
Acts 21:13 | ἑτοίμως | etoimos | ADV |
ready | in readiness | readily |
G2093-01 |
2 Corinthians 12:14 | ἑτοίμως | etoimos | ADV |
ready | in readiness | in readiness |
G2093-01 |
1 Peter 4:5 | ἑτοίμως | etoimos | ADV |
ready | in readiness | in readiness |