Template:2090

2090 ἑτοιμάζω hetoimazo [het-oy-mad’-zo] from 2092 prepared and ready; v; TDNT-2:704,266; [{See TDNT 267 }] AV-prepare 29, make ready 10, provide 1; 40

1) to make ready, prepare

1a) to make the necessary preparations, get everything ready

2) metaph.

2a) drawn from the oriental custom of sending on before kings on their journeys persons to level the roads and make them passable

2b) to prepare the minds of men to give the Messiah a fit reception and secure his blessings