προκαταρτίζω
prokatartízō
G4294 verb
SILEX Entry
Definition
To put in order, prepare, or arrange something in advance; most commonly refers to the act of making adequate preparations beforehand or equipping a person or object prior to an event or need. The core meaning is arranging or equipping in advance, including both physical and figurative preparations.
Semantic Range
to prepare in advance, to make ready beforehand, to arrange or equip beforehand, to set up prior to an event or need
Root / Etymology
Compound of πρό (before, in advance) and καταρτίζω (to put in order, equip, restore).
Historical & Contextual Notes
First attested in later Hellenistic and early Christian Greek, προκαταρτίζω is rare, occurring only in a small number of Koine sources (notably 2 Corinthians 9:5 in the New Testament). The term leverages the sense of καταρτίζω (which can mean to restore, mend, or equip) by emphasizing preparatory action done prior to a specific moment. Standard English translations often render it as 'prepare in advance' or 'make ready beforehand,' but may obscure the sense of thorough or intentional arrangement implicit in the root. In the New Testament, its context is typically one of careful advance planning or provisioning, especially regarding charitable contributions or communal arrangements. Contrasts with other words for general preparation (such as ἑτοιμάζω, 'to ready, make ready') by specifying advance arrangement or equipping.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from πρό and καταρτίζω; to prepare in advance:--make up beforehand.
Root Family
προκαταρτιζ- (prokatartízō) — to put in order, to equip, to prepare
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G4294-01 |
προκαταρτίσωσι | prokatartisosi | V AOR ACT SUBJ 3P PL |
arrange beforehand | they might prepare in advance | they might prepare in advance | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G4294-01 |
2 Corinthians 9:5 | προκαταρτίσωσι | prokatartisosi | V AOR ACT SUBJ 3P PL |
arrange beforehand | they might prepare in advance | they might prepare in advance |