Ripe
Vine's Expository Dictionary of NT Words [1]
"to be at the prime" (akin to akme, "a point"), "to be ripe," is translated "are fully ripe" in Revelation 14:18 .
"to dry up, wither," is used of "ripened" crops in Revelation 14:15 , RV, "overripe," AV, "ripe" (marg., "dried"). See Dry , B, OVERRIPE, Wither.
"to give over, commit, deliver," etc., also signifies "to permit;" in Mark 4:29 , of the "ripe" condition of corn, RV, and AV marg., "is ripe;" RV marg., "alloweth" (the nearest rendering); AV, "is brought forth."
Webster's Dictionary [2]
(1): ( n.) A vulture; the griffin.
(2): ( n.) An assemblage of ropes, dead-eyes, and hocks, fastened to ringbolts in the deck, to secure the boats when hoisted; also, broad bands passed around a boat to secure it at the davits and prevent swinging.
(3): ( n.) A device for grasping or holding anything; a brake to stop a wheel.
(4): ( v. t.) To catch with the hand; to clasp closely with the fingers; to clutch.
(5): ( v. t.) To seize and hold fast; to embrace closely.
(6): ( v. t.) To pinch; to distress. Specifically, to cause pinching and spasmodic pain to the bowels of, as by the effects of certain purgative or indigestible substances.
(7): ( v. i.) To clutch, hold, or pinch a thing, esp. money, with a gripe or as with a gripe.
(8): ( v. i.) To suffer griping pains.
(9): ( v. i.) To tend to come up into the wind, as a ship which, when sailing closehauled, requires constant labor at the helm.
(10): ( n.) Grasp; seizure; fast hold; clutch.
(11): ( n.) That on which the grasp is put; a handle; a grip; as, the gripe of a sword.
(12): ( n.) Oppression; cruel exaction; affiction; pinching distress; as, the gripe of poverty.
(13): ( n.) Pinching and spasmodic pain in the intestines; - chiefly used in the plural.
(14): ( n.) The piece of timber which terminates the keel at the fore end; the forefoot.
(15): ( n.) The compass or sharpness of a ship's stern under the water, having a tendency to make her keep a good wind.
Wilson's Dictionary of Bible Types [3]
Jeremiah 24:2 (b) This word indicates that the time was right for the culmination of GOD's purposes in regard to His people. GOD always times His actions to suit His purposes. He knows when the time is right. (See also Hosea 9:10).
Joel 3:13 (b) This type describes the full growth of iniquity and sin in the earth until the righteous GOD will endure it no longer, and will bring the earth to judgment. (See also Revelation 14:15).
Micah 7:1 (b) The prophet is describing his heart hunger. The evils that were around him, and the wickedness which he saw, gave him a deep longing for something more precious, and more satisfying to the soul than he was able to obtain. It also describes his desire for Israel to be like she was when she came out of Egypt, happy in freedom, and content to walk with GOD.
Nahum 3:12 (b) The figure used in this case describes the wickedness of Nineveh which made her ready for the judgment of GOD.
King James Dictionary [4]
RIPE, a.
1. Brought to perfection in growth or to the best state mature fit for use as ripe fruit ripe corn. 2. Advanced to perfection matured as ripe judgment, or ripe in judgment. 3. Finished consummate as a ripe scholar. 4. Brought to the point of taking effect matured ready prepared as things just ripe for war. 5. Fully qualified by improvement prepared as a student ripe for the university a saint ripe for heaven. 6. Resembling the ripeness of fruit as a ripe lip. 7. Complete proper for use.
When time is ripe.
8. Maturated suppurated as an abscess or tumor.
RIPE, To ripen to grow ripe to be matured. Not used. See Ripen.
RIPE, To mature to ripen. Not used.
