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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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Proverbs 24:11
If thou forbear to deliver them that are drawn unto death, and those that are ready to be slain;
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1611 witness · Proverbs 24:11 · retained source text

If thou forbeare to deliuer them that are drawen vnto death, and those that are ready to be slaine:

1611 marginal notePsal. 82.4

Proverbs 31:6
Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts.
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1611 witness · Proverbs 31:6 · retained source text

Giue strong drinke vnto him that is ready to perish, and wine vnto those that be of heauie hearts.

1611 marginal noteHebr. bitter of soule.

1611 marginal notePsal. 104.15.

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

volume 2, leaf 425, column 1 (main_dictionary)