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H6264

עָתִיד

ʻâthîyd /aw-theed'/ Ask about this word
Rootfrom עָתַד
Meaningprepared; by implication, skilful; feminine plural the future; also treasure
KJV usagethings that shall come, ready, treasures.

Word Study

In depth

A plain-language study of ʻâthîyd — the range of meaning it carries, how Scripture actually uses it, and where it points. Written for readers who don’t know the original language.

Core Meaning & Semantic Range

The Hebrew word ʻâthîyd, represented by H6264, signifies that which is prepared or ready. It appears 6 times in 6 unique verses in the Bible. Its meaning extends from being prepared for a specific moment to encompassing the future and even tangible treasures.

Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis

In biblical usage, H6264 carries multiple meanings based on context. It is used to describe impending judgment, as "the things that shall come" in Deuteronomy 32:35. In the book of Esther, it signifies a state of preparedness for a decreed event, where the people were to be ready for a specific day (Esther 3:14, Esther 8:13). The term is also used to denote readiness for action, such as a king being ready for battle Job 15:24 or those who are ready to raise up mourning Job 3:8. In a different context, it refers to plundered wealth, as seen in Isaiah 10:13 where a conqueror boasts of having robbed "their treasures".

Related Words & Concepts

Several related words expand upon the concept of readiness and the future:

  • H6259 ʻâthûwd (prepared; ready): This word is a passive participle often paired with H6264 to reinforce the state of being prepared, such as the Jews being ready for a specific day Esther 8:13 or the Assyrian king robbing the treasures of the people Isaiah 10:13.
  • H2363 chûwsh ((make) haste(-n), ready): This root describes things that hurry or make haste. It is used in parallel with H6264 to describe how "things that shall come" are approaching swiftly Deuteronomy 32:35.
  • H3593 kîydôwr (battle): This word for battle provides the context for being prepared in Job 15:24, where a king is described as ready to the battle.
  • H8154 shâçâh (to plunder; destroyer, rob, spoil(-er)): This verb is directly linked to the meaning of "treasures." In Isaiah 10:13, the Assyrian king boasts that he has robbed their treasures H6264.

Theological Significance

The theological weight of H6264 is centered on themes of sovereignty and preparedness.

  • Sovereignty over the Future: H6264 is used to describe the "things that shall come" as part of God's plan for vengeance H5359 and recompence H8005. This implies that the future is not arbitrary but is prepared and hastened by divine will Deuteronomy 32:35.
  • The Call to Readiness: The word emphasizes a state of being prepared for a specific, appointed day. Whether for self-defense as decreed for the Jews (Esther 3:14, Esther 8:13) or for conflict like a king readied for battle Job 15:24, the term underscores the importance of readiness for a significant event.
  • The Vulnerability of Earthly Treasures: In Isaiah 10:13, the word is used for treasures that a boastful king has plundered. This context highlights the temporary nature of worldly wealth and power, which can be removed as part of a larger divine judgment.

Summary

In summary, H6264 is a versatile term that moves beyond a simple definition of 'ready'. It is a word that frames concepts of divine timing, human responsibility, and material value. It illustrates how being prepared can apply equally to the impending day of God's judgment Deuteronomy 32:35, a community's readiness for action Esther 8:13, and the tangible treasures amassed by kings Isaiah 10:13, connecting the future, preparation, and value under a single linguistic root.

How the KJV Renders It

Translation

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Grammatical Forms

Morphology

In the Hebrew Old Testament, this word appears as an adjective across 4 occurrences, inflected in 3 grammatical forms — each row is one form, and the bar is how often it is that form. Select any form to read what each part of its name means, and to filter the occurrence list to it.

  • עֲתִידִים
  • עֲתִדֹת
  • עָתִיד

Related Words

Related

Other entries the study above points to — each one is drawn from a reference it makes. Follow the trail to see how the words connect.

H6259 עָתוּד passive participle of עָתַד; prepared; ready. H2363 חוּשׁ a primitive root; to hurry; figuratively, to be eager with excitement or enjoyment; (make) haste(-n), ready. H3593 כִּידוֹר of uncertain derivation; perhaps tumult; battle. H8154 שָׁסָה or שָׁשָׂה; (Isaiah 10:13), a primitive root; to plunder; destroyer, rob, spoil(-er). H5359 נָקָם from נָקַם; revenge; [phrase] avenged, quarrel, vengeance. H8005 שִׁלֵּם from שָׁלַם; requital; recompense.

Theographic Context

Context

The people, places, and span of history the verses containing this word touch on — drawn from the theographic tagging of Scripture. Select any name to isolate its verses in the occurrence list.

Biblical Distribution

Distribution

Appears in 6 verses across 4 of the 39 books. Most frequent in Esther and Job (2 verses each); never once in the other 35.

1
Deuteronomy
2
Esther
2
Job
1
Isaiah

Every Occurrence

Concordance

Every verse where the word is tagged in the King James text. Filter by book, by the English word the translators chose, by grammatical form, or search within the verses.

Sources. Definition and numbering: James Strong, Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (1890). Morphology: STEPBible / Tyndale House (CC BY). Verse tagging: the King James text keyed to Strong’s numbers. Every count on this page is computed from the tagged corpus, not estimated.