Original Word: עָתַד
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: `athad
Pronunciation: ah-thode'
Phonetic Spelling: (aw-thad')
Definition: He-goat, buck
Meaning: to prepare

make fit, be ready to become

A primitive root; to prepare -- make fit, be ready to become.

Word Origin
a prim. root
Definition
to be ready
NASB Translation
destined (1), make it ready (1).

I. [עָתֹד] verb be ready (Late Hebrew adjective עָתִיד future (as prepared); Arabic be ready, prepared (also great, bulky); Syriac , ᵑ7 in derived species and derivatives ); —

Pi`el Imperative masculine singular suffix וְעַתְּדָהּ Proverbs 24:27 and make it ready i. e. thy work ("" הָכֵן).

Hithpa`el Perfect3pluralהִתְעַתְּדוּ לִגַלִּים Job 15:28 which [houses] were prepared (destined) for (i.e. to be) heaps of ruin.

[עֲתִיד] adjective ready (see Biblical Hebrew I. עתד); — plural עֲתִידִין Daniel 3:15, followed by clause with דִּי.

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G2090 (ἑτοιμάζω, hetoimazō): This Greek verb means to prepare or make ready, often used in the New Testament to describe the preparation of people or things for a specific purpose or event.
• G3903 (παρασκευάζω, paraskeuazō): Another Greek verb meaning to prepare or make ready, frequently used in contexts involving the preparation of meals, plans, or arrangements.

These Greek terms share a similar semantic range with the Hebrew עָתַד (ʿāṯaḏ), reflecting the continuity of the concept of preparation across both the Old and New Testaments.

Usage: The verb עָתַד (ʿāṯaḏ) is used in the Hebrew Bible to convey the action of preparing or making ready. It often implies a sense of intentionality and forethought in the arrangement or preparation of something.

Context: The Hebrew verb עָתַד (ʿāṯaḏ) appears in various contexts within the Old Testament, emphasizing the act of preparation or readiness. This term is used to describe the preparation of physical objects, plans, or even people for a specific purpose or event. The concept of preparation is integral to many biblical narratives, reflecting the importance of readiness in fulfilling divine purposes or human endeavors.

In Genesis 43:16, Joseph instructs his steward to prepare a meal for his brothers, illustrating the practical aspect of preparation in hospitality. Similarly, in 1 Chronicles 15:1, David prepares a place for the Ark of God, highlighting the spiritual and ceremonial significance of preparation in worship.

The act of preparation often involves careful planning and execution, underscoring the value of diligence and foresight. This theme resonates throughout the biblical text, where preparation is seen as a necessary step in achieving success and fulfilling God's will.

הִתְעַתְּד֣וּ התעתדו וְעַתְּדָ֣הּ ועתדה hiṯ‘attəḏū hiṯ·‘at·tə·ḏū hitatteDu veatteDah wə‘attəḏāh wə·‘at·tə·ḏāhInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts