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παρασκευή G3904
G3904 is the Greek word παρασκευή, transliterated paraskeuḗ. The King James Version most often renders it preparation.
What it means
readiness.
Where it comes from
as if from G3903 (παρασκευάζω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 6 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: preparation.
Verses using παρασκευή
All 6 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 27:62 · KJV
Now the next day, that followed the day of the preparation, the chief priests and Pharisees came together unto Pilate,
Mark 15:42 · KJV
And now when the even was come, because it was the preparation, that is, the day before the sabbath,
Luke 23:54 · KJV
And that day was the preparation, and the sabbath drew on.
John 19:14 · KJV
And it was the preparation of the passover, and about the sixth hour: and he saith unto the Jews, Behold your King!
John 19:31 · KJV
The Jews therefore, because it was the preparation, that the bodies should not remain upon the cross on the sabbath day, (for that sabbath day was an high day,) besought Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken away.
John 19:42 · KJV
There laid they Jesus therefore because of the Jews’ preparation day; for the sepulchre was nigh at hand.
Common questions
What does Strong's G3904 mean?
G3904 is the Greek word παρασκευή (paraskeuḗ), meaning readiness.
How is G3904 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it preparation (5 times), day of the preparation (1 time).
How many times does G3904 appear in the Bible?
παρασκευή (paraskeuḗ) is tagged in 6 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G3904 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: as if from G3903 (παρασκευάζω).
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