'Preparing' in the Bible

Some of the Kohathites, their relatives, were in charge of preparing the bread that is displayed each Sabbath.

So now, tell the people of Judah and the citizens of Jerusalem this: The Lord says, 'I am preparing to bring disaster on you! I am making plans to punish you. So, every one of you, stop the evil things you have been doing. Correct the way you have been living and do what is right.'

You will trample on the wicked, for they will be like ashes under the soles of your feet on the day which I am preparing," says the Lord who rules over all.

He became hungry and wanted to eat, but while they were preparing the meal, a trance came over him.

They also bestowed many honors, and when we were preparing to sail, they gave us all the supplies we needed.

When the seven thunders spoke, I was preparing to write, but just then I heard a voice from heaven say, "Seal up what the seven thunders spoke and do not write it down."