[Greek] ἑτοιμάζω (hetoimazō), [Latin] parare, [Latin] praepare, [French] predisposer: to prepare, to make ready, to make arrangments, to furnish; 41 scriptural references
John the Baptist wears the simple garment (animal skins) of a prophet.
Background information:
Greek Hellenism: This term means to prepare, to get ready, to make preparations, and to furnish. Polybius’ Histories 3.72.6 states “The Carthaginians got their horses ready and were arming themselves round the fires.” Homer’s Iliad 1.118 states “I would rather the people be safe than perish.” Xenophon’s Apology 8 states “I should have provided for dying in the throes of illness and old age.” Euripides’ Heracleidae 472 states “But if you know of any other suitable plan, put it at our disposal.”
Old Testament: This term has very many meanings: to form, to establish, to make firm, to appoint, to prepare, to support, to found, to build up, to put in place, to bring about, to be steadfast, to finish, to make plans, to devote oneself, to be steadfast, and to bring about.
New Testament: This term means to prepare, to make ready, and to send (furnish). I will prepare important (relevant) scriptural examples.
Mt.3:3: John the Baptist prepares the way of the Lord.
Mt.20:23: Those whose place at the table has been prepared by the Lord.
Mt.22:4: The king has prepared his banquet for his guests.
Lk.2:31: [Simeon]: My eyes have seen Your salvation which You prepared.
Lk.9:52: Jesus sent messengers ahead of Him.
Lk.12:20: The [earthly] things you have prepared, to whom will they belong?
Lk.12:47: The servant did not make preparations in accord with his will.
Jn.14:23: Whoever loves Me (and the Father), and We will make a dwelling place for him.
1Cor.2:9: What God has prepared for those who love Him.
Conclusion:
Preparation, prepare, disposed, disposal
Conclusion:
In Greek Hellenism, this term can take on a more nuanced sense of supplying or offering.
In the Old Testament, this term is extensively used.
In the New Testament, this term means to prepare, to make ready, and to furnish (send). John the Baptist essentially prepares the way of the Lord. The cup that Jesus offers is the sharing in the sufferings of Jesus. In the parable of the wedding feast, the wedding foreshadows final salvation in heaven. In the heavenly kingdom, those who sit on the right will be blessed. Those who set on the left (goats) will be departed and cursed.
Samaritans and Jews were bitterly opposed to one another. It is foolish to prepare (store) earthly wealth rather than heavenly treasures. The one faithful to God is who is prepared. Servants must be respected as each one of us is a servant. God’s wisdom is His salvation prepared for us.
I hope I was able to prepare an interesting and informative post.