2093. hetoimós
Lexical Summary
hetoimós: ready

Original Word: ἕτοιμος
Part of Speech: Adverb
Transliteration: hetoimós
Pronunciation: heh-toy-MOS
Phonetic Spelling: (het'-oy-moce)
KJV: ready
NASB: ready
Word Origin: [adverb from G2092 (ἑτοίμος - ready)]

1. in readiness

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
ready.

Adverb from hetoimos; in readiness -- ready.

see GREEK hetoimos

HELPS Word-studies

Cognate: 2093 hetoímōs – the state of being ready (prepared). See 2092 (hetoimos).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
adverb from hetoimos
Definition
readily
NASB Translation
ready (3).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 2093: ἑτοίμως

ἑτοίμως, adverb (from Thucydides on), readily; ἑτοίμως ἔχω to be ready: followed by an infinitive, Acts 21:13; 2 Corinthians 12:14; 1 Peter 4:5 ((not WH)). (the Sept. Daniel 3:15; Diodorus 16, 28; Josephus, Antiquities 12, 4, 2; 13, 1, 1.)

Topical Lexicon
Word Overview

ἑτοίμως portrays an attitude of ready willingness, a heart and mind already aligned for decisive action in obedience to the Lord. The term describes more than mere preparedness; it communicates eagerness that springs from settled purpose.

New Testament Usage

Acts 21:13 – Paul answers those pleading with him not to go to Jerusalem: “I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.” The word highlights his resolute readiness for whatever sacrifice Kingdom service might require.
2 Corinthians 12:14 – As Paul prepares for a third visit to Corinth he assures them, “I am ready to come to you,” emphasizing a shepherd’s willingness to give himself rather than demand their resources.
1 Peter 4:5 – Peter warns that unbelievers “will give account to Him who is ready to judge the living and the dead,” underscoring God’s ever-present readiness to execute righteous judgment.

Theological Significance

1. Devotion to Christ – In Acts, ἑτοίμως illuminates the martyr-mindset that regarded life itself as expendable for Christ’s honor.
2. Pastoral Self-Giving – In 2 Corinthians, it marks a gospel worker whose primary concern is the flock’s welfare, mirroring the self-emptying love of the Chief Shepherd.
3. Divine Justice – In 1 Peter, the same word describes God’s settled preparedness to judge, reminding believers that readiness belongs both to servant and Sovereign.

Historical Context

First-century believers lived amid political volatility and religious hostility. ἑτοίμως captures the early Church’s courageous stance: whether facing chains, impoverished congregations, or persecution, disciples remained poised for faithful response. Simultaneously, apostolic preaching affirmed that the Judge already stands prepared, encouraging holiness and perseverance.

Practical Ministry Application

• Personal Consecration – Modern disciples emulate Paul’s readiness by daily yielding rights, comforts, and even life itself to advance the gospel.
• Pastoral Stewardship – Leaders approach ministry resources with Paul’s “I do not seek what is yours but you,” valuing people over possessions.
• Evangelistic Urgency – Peter’s warning fuels proclamation: because the Judge is ready, the Church must be equally ready to declare salvation.

Related Concepts

Readiness intertwines with watchfulness (Matthew 24:44), eagerness (Romans 1:15), and steadfastness (1 Corinthians 15:58). Together they form a biblical portrait of an alert, active faith that anticipates Christ’s return and lives sacrificially in the present.

Contemporary Reflection

In an age of distraction, ἑτοίμως calls believers to deliberate, joyful preparedness—eyes fixed on Christ, hands open for service, hearts anchored in the coming judgment and hope of eternal glory.

Forms and Transliterations
ετοιμως ετοίμως ἑτοίμως etoimos etoimōs hetoimos hetoimōs hetoímos hetoímōs
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Acts 21:13 Adv
GRK: εἰς Ἰερουσαλὴμ ἑτοίμως ἔχω ὑπὲρ
NAS: For I am ready not only
KJV: I am ready not to be bound
INT: at Jerusalem readiness have for

2 Corinthians 12:14 Adv
GRK: τρίτον τοῦτο ἑτοίμως ἔχω ἐλθεῖν
NAS: I am ready to come
KJV: the third time I am ready to come to
INT: third time this ready I am to come

1 Peter 4:5 Adv
GRK: λόγον τῷ ἑτοίμως ἔχοντι κρῖναι
NAS: account to Him who is ready to judge
KJV: to him that is ready to judge
INT: account to him ready is to judge

Strong's Greek 2093
3 Occurrences


ἑτοίμως — 3 Occ.

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