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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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Matthew 25:10
And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Matthew 25:10 · retained source text

And while they went to buy, the bridegrome came, and they that were ready, went in with him to the marriage, and the doore was shut.

Matthew 26:19
And the disciples did as Jesus had appointed them; and they made ready the passover.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Matthew 26:19 · retained source text

And the disciples did, as Iesus had appointed them, and they made ready the Passeouer.

Mark 14:15
And he will shew you a large upper room furnished and prepared: there make ready for us.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Mark 14:15 · retained source text

And he will shew you a large vpper roome furnished, and prepared: there make ready for vs.

Mark 14:16
And his disciples went forth, and came into the city, and found as he had said unto them: and they made ready the passover.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Mark 14:16 · retained source text

And his disciples went forth, and came into the citie, and found as hee had said vnto them: and they made readie the Passeouer.

Luke 1:17
And he shall go before him in the spirit and power of Elias, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just; to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Luke 1:17 · retained source text

And hee shall goe before him in the spirit and power of Elias, to turne the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisedome of the iust, to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.

1611 marginal noteOr, by.

Luke 7:2
And a certain centurion’s servant, who was dear unto him, was sick, and ready to die.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Luke 7:2 · retained source text

And a certaine Centurions seruant, who was deare vnto him, was sicke and ready to die.

Luke 9:52
And sent messengers before his face: and they went, and entered into a village of the Samaritans, to make ready for him.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Luke 9:52 · retained source text

And sent messengers before his face, and they went and entred into a village of the Samaritanes to make ready for him.

Luke 12:40
Be ye therefore ready also: for the Son of man cometh at an hour when ye think not.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Luke 12:40 · retained source text

Be yee therefore ready also: for the sonne of man commeth at an houre when yee thinke not.

Luke 14:17
And sent his servant at supper time to say to them that were bidden, Come; for all things are now ready.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Luke 14:17 · retained source text

And sent his seruant at supper time, to say to them that were bidden, Come, for all things are now ready.

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

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