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ἀπαρασκεύαστος
aparaskeuastos
G0532
G:A Greek

unprepared

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Aparaskeuastos describes people found not ready when others arrive.

The attested use describes people being found not ready in the event that the Macedonians arrive, a circumstance connected with possible shame in 2 Corinthians 9:4.

Senses in use

  1. Found not ready for an arrival · dominant

    In 2 Corinthians 9:4, the accusative plural masculine form identifies those whom the Macedonians might find in an unready condition. The APB renders the clause "find you unprepared" and connects that possibility with shame.

In the Anselm Project Bible: In 2 Corinthians 9:4, the APB presents the clause as "find you unprepared." This reflects the clause's presentation rather than a precise token-by-token rendering.

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