Strong’s G3904

παρασκευή

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

paraskeué

Pronunciation

pah-rah-ske-VEH

Definition

Preparation

Meaning

the day of preparation, the day before the Sabbath, Friday.

Usage

The term "paraskeué" is primarily used in the New Testament to refer to the day of preparation before the Sabbath, particularly the day before the Jewish Sabbath (Friday). It is a time when Jews would prepare for the Sabbath, ensuring that all work was completed and meals were prepared in advance, as no work was permitted on the Sabbath itself.

Bible references

Matthew 27:62;Mark 15:42;Luke 23:54;John 19:14;John 19:31;John 19:42