Strong's Lexicon aparaskeuastos: Unprepared, unready Original Word: ἀπαρασκεύαστος Word Origin: From the Greek prefix ἀ- (a-, meaning "not" or "without") and παρασκευάζω (paraskeuazō, meaning "to prepare" or "to make ready"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἀπαρασκεύαστος, the concept of being unprepared can be related to Hebrew terms like עָרַךְ (arak, meaning "to arrange" or "to prepare") and חָסֵר (chaser, meaning "lacking" or "deficient"). Usage: The term ἀπαρασκεύαστος is used to describe a state of being unprepared or lacking readiness. It conveys the idea of not being equipped or ready for a particular task or event. In a biblical context, it often refers to spiritual or moral readiness. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Greek world, preparation was a significant aspect of daily life, whether for travel, battle, or religious observance. Being unprepared could lead to failure or disaster. In the New Testament, the concept of readiness is frequently associated with spiritual vigilance and the anticipation of Christ's return. The early Christian community was encouraged to live in a state of preparedness, both morally and spiritually, to meet the Lord. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom alpha (as a neg. prefix) and paraskeuazó Definition unprepared NASB Translation unprepared (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 532: ἀπαρασκεύαστοςἀπαρασκεύαστος, ἀπαρασκευαστον (παρασκευάζω), unprepared: 2 Corinthians 9:4. (Xenophon, Cyril 2, 4, 15; an. 1, 1, 6 (variant); 2, 3, 21; Josephus, Antiquities 4, 8, 41; Herodian, 3, 9, 19 ((11), Bekker edition); adverb ἀπαρασκευαστως (Aristotle, rhet. Alex. 9, p. 1430{a} 3); Clement, hom. 32, 15.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance unprepared. From a (as a negative particle) and a derivative of paraskeuazo; unready -- unprepared. see GREEK a see GREEK paraskeuazo Forms and Transliterations απαρασκευαστους απαρασκευάστους ἀπαρασκευάστους aparaskeuastous aparaskeuástousLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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