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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 43 times in 42 verses in the TR Greek.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 3:2 - And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 4:17

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 4:17 - From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 10:7

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 10:7 - And as ye go, proclaim, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 15:8

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 15:8 - This people draw nigh to me with their mouth, and honor me with their lips; but their heart is far from me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 21:1

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 21:1 - And when they drew nigh to Jerusalem, and had come to Bethphage, to the mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples,

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 21:34

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 21:34 - And when the time of the fruit drew near, he sent his servants to the husbandmen, that they might receive the fruits of it.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 26:45

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 26:45 - Then he cometh to his disciples, and saith to them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: behold, the hour is at hand, 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 - Rise, let us be going: behold, he is at hand that doth betray me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 1:15

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 1:15 - And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 11:1

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 11:1 - And when they came nigh to Jerusalem, to Bethphage, and Bethany, at the mount of Olives, he sendeth forth two of his disciples,

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 14:42

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 14:42 - Rise, let us go; lo, he that betrayeth me is at hand.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 7:12

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 7:12 - Now when he came nigh to the gate of the city, behold, there was a dead man carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow: and many people of the city were with her.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 10:9

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 10:9 - And heal the sick that are therein, and say to them, The kingdom of God is come nigh to you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 10:11

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 10:11 - Even the very dust of your city which cleaveth on us, we do wipe off against you: notwithstanding, be ye sure of this, that the kingdom of God is come nigh to you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 12:33

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 12:33 - Sell what ye have, and give alms: provide yourselves bags which become not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 15:1

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 15:1 - Then drew near to him all the publicans and sinners to hear him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 15:25

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 15:25 - Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard music and dancing.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 18:35

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 18:35 - And it came to pass, that as he had come nigh to Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the way side begging;

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 18:40

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 18:40 - And Jesus stood and commanded him to be brought to him: and when he had come near, he asked him,

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 19:29

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 19:29 - And it came to pass, when he had come nigh to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount called the mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples,

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 19:37

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 19:37 - And when he had come nigh, even now at the descent of the mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice, for all the mighty works that they had seen.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 19:41

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 19:41 - And when he had come near, he beheld the city, and wept over it,

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 21:8

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 21:8 - And he said, Take heed that ye be not deceived: for many will come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and the time draweth near: therefore go ye not after them.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 21:20

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 21:20 - And when ye shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that its desolation is nigh.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 21:28

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 21:28 - And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads: for your redemption draweth nigh.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 22:1

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 22:1 - Now the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh, which is called the Passover.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 22:47

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 22:47 - And while he was yet speaking, behold a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near to Jesus to kiss him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 24:15

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 24:15 - And it came to pass, that, while they communed together, and reasoned, Jesus himself drew near, and went with them.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 24:28

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 24:28 - And they drew nigh to the village whither they were going: and he made as though he would go further.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 7:17

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 7:17 - But when the time of the promise drew nigh, which God had sworn to Abraham, the people grew and multiplied in Egypt,

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 9:3

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:3 - And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined around him a light from heaven:

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 10:9

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 10:9 - On the morrow, as they were going on their journey, and drew nigh to the city, Peter went up upon the house-top to pray, about the sixth hour:

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 21:33

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 21:33 - Then the chief captain came near and took him, and commanded him to be bound with two chains: and inquired who he was, and what he had done.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 22:6

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 22:6 - And it came to pass, that as I was passing on my journey, and had come nigh to Damascus about noon, suddenly there shone from heaven a great light around me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 23:15

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 23:15 - Now therefore ye with the council signify to the chief captain, that he bring him down to you to-morrow, as though ye would inquire something more perfectly concerning him: and we, before he shall come near, are ready to kill him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 13:12

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 13:12 - The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light.

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Unchecked Copy Box Phl 2:30

Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 2:30 - Because for the work of Christ he was nigh to death, not regarding his life, to supply the want of your service towards me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 7:19

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 7:19 - For the law made nothing perfect, but the introduction of a better hope did; by which we draw nigh to God.

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 10:25

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 10:25 - Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jas 4:8

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

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Unchecked Copy Box Jas 5:8

Unchecked Copy BoxJas 5:8 - Be ye also patient; establish your hearts; for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Pe 4:7

Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 4:7 - But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch to prayer.
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