עָתוּד (a.tud)
a.tud
ready
H:AQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- H:A
Word Overview
The Hebrew word ‘atud means to be ready or prepared for a specific purpose. It appears only once in the Old Testament, in Isaiah 65:11, where it describes those who set a table and mix a drink for a foreign god. In this context, the term highlights the deliberate preparation involved in pagan worship rituals.
Its root suggests being equipped or arranged in advance. The verse contrasts this careful arrangement with the neglect of God’s own altar. By using ‘atud, the text emphasizes that idolatry is not an accident but a planned act of devotion directed toward other deities.
This single occurrence underscores the seriousness of turning away from Yahweh. It shows that rejecting God involves active, intentional steps rather than passive indifference. The word serves as a sharp rebuke against those who deliberately prepare offerings for idols instead of honoring the Lord.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word atud captures the idea of being prepared or arranged in advance for a specific task. While it appears only once in Scripture, Isaiah 65:11 uses it to describe people who carefully set a table and mix a drink for an idol. This detail shows that turning away from God is often not a sudden accident, but a deliberate choice involving preparation and effort.
For your faith, this serves as a gentle reminder to examine where you direct your energy. Are you preparing resources and time for things that do not honor the Lord? The text contrasts this careful planning for idols with the neglect of God’s altar, highlighting how our priorities reveal our true devotion.
May you find peace in aligning your preparations with God’s will. Instead of investing in empty rituals, consider how you can arrange your life to honor Him. This simple shift from idolatry to worship brings clarity and purpose to your daily walk.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ provisions/ their1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- וַ/עֲתוּדֽוֹתֵי/הֶם֙1×