What does עָתַד mean in the Bible?
עָתַד is a Hebrew word meaning "to prepare".
Hebrew · H6257
עָתַד
To prepare
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עָתַדH6257
What does עָתַד mean in the Bible?
עָתַד is a Hebrew word meaning "to prepare".
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Questions this entry answers
How does the BSB render H6257?
The BSB source-word alignment has 2 aligned rows for this entry. Common renderings include and prepare (1), destined (1).
Where does עָתַד appear in Scripture?
The source-word alignment first shows this entry at Job 15:28. Its strongest book concentrations include Job (1), Proverbs (1).
Source Word Evidence
BSB source-word alignment connects this entry to exact verse rows, English rendering, source form, transliteration, and parsing.
How English Renders Itand prepare1×Proverbs 24:27
destined1×Job 15:28
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Usage map
A compact distribution from source-word alignment before the full evidence tables.
First aligned rowJob 15:28
Aligned rows2
Books represented2
Job1Proverbs1
Source forms
הִתְעַתְּד֣וּ1xhiṯ·‘at·tə·ḏūJob 15:28
וְעַתְּדָ֣הּ1xwə·‘at·tə·ḏāhProverbs 24:27
Parsing patterns
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine singular | third person feminine singular1xProverbs 24:27
Verb - Hitpael - Perfect - third person common plural1xJob 15:28
Evidence Summary
Hebrew word. to prepare
Source Gloss
to prepare
Extended definitionSource: Open Scriptures Hebrew Lexicon + Brown-Driver-Briggs
to prepare BDB: be ready Usage: make fit, be ready to become.
Grammatical Forms
How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.
This verb appears through different tense, voice, mood, or stem patterns. Those forms help readers see how the action is presented in context.
Form groups1Aligned forms1
Hithpaelreflexive or reciprocal — the subject acts on itself or mutually with others1×
PerfectJob 15:281×
Word Origins
עָתַד is a primitive root - no further derivation.