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Lexicon :: Strong's G1448 - engizō

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ἐγγίζω
Transliteration
engizō (Key)
Pronunciation
eng-id'-zo
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
mGNT
42x in 18 unique form(s) TR
43x in 21 unique form(s) LXX
125x in 42 unique form(s)
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 2:330,194

Strong’s Definitions

ἐγγίζω engízō, eng-id'-zo; from G1451; to make near, i.e. (reflexively) approach:—approach, be at hand, come (draw) near, be (come, draw) nigh.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 43x

The KJV translates Strong's G1448 in the following manner: draw nigh (12x), be at hand (9x), come nigh (8x), come near (5x), draw near (4x), miscellaneous (5x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 43x
The KJV translates Strong's G1448 in the following manner: draw nigh (12x), be at hand (9x), come nigh (8x), come near (5x), draw near (4x), miscellaneous (5x).

  1. to bring near, to join one thing to another

  2. to draw or come near to, to approach

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
ἐγγίζω engízō, eng-id'-zo; from G1451; to make near, i.e. (reflexively) approach:—approach, be at hand, come (draw) near, be (come, draw) nigh.
STRONGS G1448:
ἐγγίζω; imperfect ἤγγιζον; Attic future ἐγγιῶ (James 4:8 [Buttmann 37 (32); Winer's Grammar § 13, 1 c.]); 1 aorist ἤγγισα; perfect ἤγγικα (ἐγγύς); in Greek writings from Polybius and Diodorus on; Sept. for נִגַשׁ and קָרַב.
1. transitive, to bring near, to join one thing to another: Polybius 8, 6, 7; Sept., Genesis 48:10; Isaiah 5:8.
2. intransitive, to draw or come near, to approach; absolutely, Matthew 21:34; Luke 18:40; [Luke 19:41]; Luke 21:28; 22:1; 24:15; Acts 7:17; Acts 21:33; Acts 23:15; [Hebrews 10:25]; perfect ἤγγικε, has come nigh, is at hand: ἡ βασιλ. τοῦ θεοῦ, Matthew 3:2; Matthew 4:17; Matthew 10:7; Mark 1:15; Luke 10:11; with the addition ἐφ’ ὑμᾶς, Luke 10:9; ἡ ἐρήμωσις, Luke 21:20; ἡ ὥρα, Matthew 26:45; ὁ παραδιδούς με, Matthew 26:46; [Mark 14:42 (where Tdf. ἤγγισεν)]; ὁ καιρός, Luke 21:8; ἡ ἡμέρα, Romans 13:12; τὸ τέλος, 1 Peter 4:7; ἡ παρουσία τοῦ κυρίου, James 5:8. Construed with the dative of the person or the place approached: Luke 7:12; Luke 15:1, 25; Luke 22:47: Acts 9:3; Acts 10:9; Acts 22:6; ἐγγίζειν τῷ θεῷ (in the Sept. used especially of the priests entering the temple to offer sacrifices or to perform other ministrations there, Exodus 19:22; Exodus 34:30; Leviticus 10:3, etc.): to worship God, Matthew 15:8 Rec., from Isaiah 29:13; to turn one's thoughts to God, to become acquainted with him, Hebrews 7:19; James 4:8; ὁ θεὸς ἐγγίζει τινί, God draws near to one in the bestowment of his grace and help, James 4:8. Followed by εἰς and the accusative of the place: Matthew 21:1; Mark 11:1; Luke 18:35; Luke 19:29; Luke 24:28; [followed by πρός with the dative, Luke 19:37, see Buttmann, § 147, 28; others regard this as a pregnant construction, cf. Winer's Grammar, §§ 48, e.; 66, 2 d.]; μέχρι θανάτου ἤγγισε, to draw nigh unto, be at the point of, death, Philippians 2:30 (ἐγγίζειν εἰς θάνατον, Job 33:22); with an adverb of place, ὅπου κλέπτης οὐκ ἐγγίζει, Luke 12:33.
[Compare: προσεγγίζω.]
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Genesis
48:10
Exodus
19:22; 34:30
Leviticus
10:3
Job
33:22
Isaiah
5:8; 29:13
Matthew
3:2; 4:17; 10:7; 15:8; 21:1; 21:34; 26:45; 26:46
Mark
1:15; 11:1; 14:42
Luke
7:12; 10:9; 10:11; 12:33; 15:1; 15:25; 18:35; 18:40; 19:29; 19:37; 19:41; 21:8; 21:20; 21:28; 22:1; 22:47; 24:15; 24:28
Acts
7:17; 9:3; 10:9; 21:33; 22:6; 23:15
Romans
13:12
Philippians
2:30
Hebrews
7:19; 10:25
James
4:8; 4:8; 4:8; 5:8
1 Peter
4:7

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G1448 matches the Greek ἐγγίζω (engizō),
which occurs 42 times in 41 verses in the MGNT Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 10:7

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 21:1

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 21:1 - Now when they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage, at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples,

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 21:34

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 21:34 - When the harvest time was near, he sent his slaves to the tenants to collect his portion of the crop.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 26:45

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 26:45 - Then he came to the disciples and said to them, "Are you still sleeping and resting? Look, the hour is approaching, and the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 26:46

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 26:46 - Get up, let us go. Look! My betrayer is approaching!"

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 1:15 - He said, "The time is fulfilled and the kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the gospel!"

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 11:1 - Now as they approached Jerusalem, near Bethphage and Bethany, at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 14:42

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 14:42 - Get up, let us go. Look! My betrayer is approaching!"

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 7:12

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 7:12 - As he approached the town gate, a man who had died was being carried out, the only son of his mother (who was a widow), and a large crowd from the town was with her.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 10:9

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 10:9 - Heal the sick in that town and say to them, 'The kingdom of God has come upon you!'

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 10:11

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 10:11 - 'Even the dust of your town that clings to our feet we wipe off against you. Nevertheless know this: The kingdom of God has come.'

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 12:33

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 12:33 - Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide yourselves purses that do not wear out - a treasure in heaven that never decreases, where no thief approaches and no moth destroys.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 15:1

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 15:1 - Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming to hear him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 15:25

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 15:25 - "Now his older son was in the field. As he came and approached the house, he heard music and dancing.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 18:35

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 18:35 - As Jesus approached Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the road begging.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 18:40

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 18:40 - So Jesus stopped and ordered the beggar to be brought to him. When the man came near, Jesus asked him,

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 19:29

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 19:29 - Now when he approached Bethphage and Bethany, at the place called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of the disciples,

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 19:37

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 19:37 - As he approached the road leading down from the Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of his disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works they had seen:

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 19:41

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 19:41 - Now when Jesus approached and saw the city, he wept over it,

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 21:8

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 21:8 - He said, "Watch out that you are not misled. For many will come in my name, saying, 'I am he,' and, 'The time is near.' Do not follow them!

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 21:20

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 21:20 - "But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then know that its desolation has come near.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 21:28

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 21:28 - But when these things begin to happen, stand up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near."

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 22:1 - Now the Feast of Unleavened Bread, which is called the Passover, was approaching.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 22:47

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 22:47 - While he was still speaking, suddenly a crowd appeared, and the man named Judas, one of the twelve, was leading them. He walked up to Jesus to kiss him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 24:15

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 24:15 - While they were talking and debating these things, Jesus himself approached and began to accompany them

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 24:28

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 24:28 - So they approached the village where they were going. He acted as though he wanted to go farther,

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 7:17

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 7:17 - "But as the time drew near for God to fulfill the promise he had declared to Abraham, the people increased greatly in number in Egypt,

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 9:3

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:3 - As he was going along, approaching Damascus, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 10:9

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 10:9 - About noon the next day, while they were on their way and approaching the city, Peter went up on the roof to pray.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 21:33

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 21:33 - Then the commanding officer came up and arrested him and ordered him to be tied up with two chains; he then asked who he was and what he had done.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 22:6

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 22:6 - As I was en route and near Damascus, about noon a very bright light from heaven suddenly flashed around me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 23:15

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 23:15 - So now you and the council request the commanding officer to bring him down to you, as if you were going to determine his case by conducting a more thorough inquiry. We are ready to kill him before he comes near this place."

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 13:12

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 13:12 - The night has advanced toward dawn; the day is near. So then we must lay aside the works of darkness, and put on the weapons of light.

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Unchecked Copy Box Phl 2:30

Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 2:30 - since it was because of the work of Christ that he almost died. He risked his life so that he could make up for your inability to serve me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 7:19

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 7:19 - for the law made nothing perfect. On the other hand a better hope is introduced, through which we draw near to God.

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 10:25

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 10:25 - not abandoning our own meetings, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging each other, and even more so because you see the day drawing near.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jas 4:8

Unchecked Copy BoxJas 4:8 - Draw near to God and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and make your hearts pure, you double-minded.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jas 5:8

Unchecked Copy BoxJas 5:8 - You also be patient and strengthen your hearts, for the Lord's return is near.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Pe 4:7

Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 4:7 - For the culmination of all things is near. So be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of prayer.
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