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παρασκευάζω G3903
G3903 is the Greek word παρασκευάζω, transliterated paraskeuázō. The King James Version most often renders it ready.
What it means
to furnish aside, i.e. get ready.
Where it comes from
from G3844 (παρά) and a derivative of G4632 (σκεῦος).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: prepare self, be (make) ready.
Verses using παρασκευάζω
All 4 verses, quoted in full.
Acts 10:10 · KJV
And he became very hungry, and would have eaten: but while they made ready, he fell into a trance,
1 Corinthians 14:8 · KJV
For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle?
2 Corinthians 9:2 · KJV
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 · KJV
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:
Common questions
What does Strong's G3903 mean?
G3903 is the Greek word παρασκευάζω (paraskeuázō), meaning to furnish aside, i.e. get ready.
How is G3903 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it ready (2 times), made ready (1 time), prepare himself (1 time).
How many times does G3903 appear in the Bible?
παρασκευάζω (paraskeuázō) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G3903 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G3844 (παρά) and a derivative of G4632 (σκεῦος).
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