עָתַד (ʻâthad) — Make Fit

Hebrew word study: עָתַד (ʻâthad), Strong's H6257. to prepare

HebrewStrong's H6257
Quick definition
Hebrew word
עָתַד (ʻâthad)
Pronounced: aw-thad'

Approximate — computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to prepare

Word study
Derivation: a primitive root;

KJV translation words: make fit, be ready to become.

Where this word appears

Strong's H6257 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Job 15:28 and last appears in Proverbs 24:27.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

and make ready it ×1they are destined ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

הִתְעַתְּדוּ ×1וְעַתְּדָהּ ×1

Books where it appears most

Job ×1Proverbs ×1

Verses (all 2)

  • Job 15:28 — הִתְעַתְּדוּ — they are destined
  • Proverbs 24:27 — וְעַתְּדָהּ — and make ready it

Related entries

Entries whose derivation names this word: H6259 עָתוּד (ʻâthûwd), H6260 עַתּוּד (ʻattûwd), H6264 עָתִיד (ʻâthîyd).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does ʻâthad (H6257) mean?

To prepare.

How is H6257 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates H6257 as: make fit, be ready to become..

How often does עָתַד (ʻâthad) appear?

Strong's H6257 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Job 15:28 and last appears in Proverbs 24:27.