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ready

Meaning of “ready”

Prepared; in a state requiring no delay; willing or prompt.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
100 occurrences99 verses36 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 18:6

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Genesis 18:6
And Abraham hastened into the tent unto Sarah, and said, Make ready quickly three measures of fine meal, knead it, and make cakes upon the hearth.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Genesis 18:6 · retained source text

And Abraham hastened into the tent, vnto Sarah, & said; Make ready quickly three measures of fine meale, knead it, and make cakes vpon the hearth.

1611 marginal noteHebr. Hasten.

Genesis 43:16
And when Joseph saw Benjamin with them, he said to the ruler of his house, Bring these men home, and slay, and make ready; for these men shall dine with me at noon.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Genesis 43:16 · retained source text

And when Ioseph sawe Beniamin with them, hee said to the ruler of his house, Bring these men home, and slay, and make ready: for these men shall dine with me at noone.

1611 marginal noteHeb. kill a killing.

1611 marginal noteHebr. eate.

Genesis 43:25
And they made ready the present against Joseph came at noon: for they heard that they should eat bread there.
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1611 witness · Genesis 43:25 · retained source text

And they made ready the Present against Ioseph came at noone: for they heard that they should eate bread there.

Genesis 46:29
And Joseph made ready his chariot, and went up to meet Israel his father, to Goshen, and presented himself unto him; and he fell on his neck, and wept on his neck a good while.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Genesis 46:29 · retained source text

And Ioseph made ready his charet, and went vp to meet Israel his father, to Goshen, and presented himselfe vnto him: and he fell on his necke, and wept on his necke a good while.

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In a state of preparation, so as to need no delay.

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