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ἑτοίμως

hetoímōs

G2093 adverb

SILEX Entry

Root ἑτοιμ- to be ready, to be prepared

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

ἑτοίμως (hetoimōs) — readiness, preparedness, willingness

Word Forms

1 distinct form

SIDANCE Surface Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 Occurrences
G2093-01 ἑτοίμως etoimos ADV ready in readiness 3

Occurrences in Scripture

3 total occurrences

SIDANCE Reference Word Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1
G2093-01 Acts 21:13 ἑτοίμως etoimos ADV ready in readiness
G2093-01 2 Corinthians 12:14 ἑτοίμως etoimos ADV in readiness
G2093-01 1 Peter 4:5 ἑτοίμως etoimos ADV ready in readiness
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