עֲתִיד
𐤏𐤕𐤉𐤃
ʻăthîyd
H6263 adjective
SILEX Entry
Definition
(Aramaic) In a primary sense, describes being prepared, set in place, or made ready—specifically with reference to persons or things that are ready for a task, event, or state. The term can also convey the sense of being poised or at hand, especially in contexts of readiness for future developments.
Semantic Range
prepared, ready, set, poised (for action or event)
Root / Etymology
From the root ע-ת-ד (ʻ-t-d) meaning 'to be ready, prepared.' The Aramaic adjective is formed from this root and functions similarly to the Hebrew cognate עָתִיד in describing preparedness or readiness, but in Aramaic usage as found in the biblical corpus.
Historical & Contextual Notes
עֲתִיד appears exclusively in the Aramaic portions of the Hebrew Bible, notably in Daniel and Ezra (see Daniel 2:9). Its semantic scope in Aramaic parallels the Hebrew עָתִיד, but with use limited to describing persons or things as being set in readiness, often for action or for an anticipated event. While later Jewish tradition (post-biblical Hebrew and rabbinic literature) uses the term for 'future' or 'what is to come,' this abstract sense is not present in biblical usage, where the word has the concrete sense of physical or mental preparedness. English translations often render as 'ready' or 'prepared'; the sense of imminent action or poised readiness is important, especially in the context of warnings, commands, or narrative setup. There is no direct overlap with 'future' as an abstract time concept in the biblical Aramaic context.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
(Aramaic) corresponding to עָתִיד; prepared; ready.
Bantu Hebrew
No Bantu Hebrew comparisons have been recorded for this word yet.
Root Family
ע-ת-ד (ʻăthîyd) — to be ready, to be prepared, to be set in order
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H6263-01 |
עֲתִידִ֗ין | atidin | AAampa |
ready | prepared ones | ready | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H6263-01 |
Daniel 3:15 | עֲתִידִ֗ין | atidin | AAampa |
ready | prepared ones | ready |