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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)
Dictionary Aids

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: 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; ἐρήμωσις, Luke 21:20; ὥρα, Matthew 26:45; παραδιδούς με, Matthew 26:46; [Mark 14:42 (where Tdf. ἤγγισεν)]; καιρός, Luke 21:8; ἡμέρα, Romans 13:12; τὸ τέλος, 1 Peter 4:7; 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; 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.

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 3:2 -

and saying, “Repent, because the kingdom of heaven has come near! ”

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 4:17 -

From then on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, because the kingdom of heaven has come near.”

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 10:7 -

“As you go, proclaim, ‘The kingdom of heaven has come near.’

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 21:1 -

When they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage at the Mount of Olives, Jesus then sent two disciples,

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 21:34 -

“When the time came to harvest fruit, he sent his servants to the farmers to collect his fruit.

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 26:45 -

Then he came to the disciples and said to them, “Are you still sleeping and resting? See, the time is near. The Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 26:46 -

“Get up; let’s go. See, my betrayer is near.”

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 1:15 -

“The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news! ”

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 11:1 -

When they approached Jerusalem, at Bethphage and Bethany near the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 14:42 -

“Get up; let’s go. See, my betrayer is near.”

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 7:12 -

Just as he neared the gate of the town, a dead man was being carried out. He was his mother’s only son, and she was a widow. A large crowd from the town was also with her.

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 10:9 -

“Heal the sick who are there, and tell them, ‘The kingdom of God has come near you.’

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 10:11 -

“‘We are wiping off even the dust of your town that clings to our feet as a witness against you. Know this for certain: The kingdom of God has come near.’

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 12:33 -

“Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Make money-bags for yourselves that won’t grow old, an inexhaustible treasure in heaven, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys.

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 15:1 -

All the tax collectors and sinners were approaching to listen to him.

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 15:25 -

“Now his older son was in the field; as he came near the house, he heard music and dancing.

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 18:35 -

As he approached Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the road begging.

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 18:40 -

Jesus stopped and commanded that he be brought to him. When he came closer, he asked him,

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 19:29 -

As he approached Bethphage and Bethany, at the place called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of the disciples

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 19:37 -

Now he came near the path down the Mount of Olives, and the whole crowd of the disciples began to praise God joyfully with a loud voice for all the miracles they had seen:

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 19:41 -

As he approached and saw the city, he wept for it,

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 21:8 -

Then he said, “Watch out that you are not deceived. For many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am he,’ and, ‘The time is near.’ Don’t follow them.

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 21:20 -

“When you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then recognize that its desolation has come near.

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 21:28 -

“But when these things begin to take place, stand up and lift your heads, because your redemption is near.”

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 22:1 -

The Festival of Unleavened Bread, which is called Passover, was approaching.

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 22:47 -

While he was still speaking, suddenly a mob came, and one of the Twelve named Judas was leading them. He came near Jesus to kiss him,

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 24:15 -

And while they were discussing and arguing, Jesus himself came near and began to walk along with them.

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 24:28 -

They came near the village where they were going, and he gave the impression that he was going farther.

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 7:17 -

“As the time was approaching to fulfill the promise that God had made to Abraham, the people flourished and multiplied in Egypt

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:3 -

As he traveled and was nearing Damascus, a light from heaven suddenly flashed around him.

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 10:9 -

The next day, as they were traveling and nearing the city, Peter went up to pray on the roof about noon.[fn]

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 21:33 -

Then the commander approached, took him into custody, and ordered him to be bound with two chains. He asked who he was and what he had done.

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 22:6 -

“As I was traveling and approaching Damascus, about noon an intense light from heaven suddenly flashed around me.

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 23:15 -

“So now you, along with the Sanhedrin, make a request to the commander that he bring him down to you[fn] as if you were going to investigate his case more thoroughly. But, before he gets near, we are ready to kill him.”

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 13:12 -

The night is nearly over, and the day is near; so let us discard the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light.

Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 2:30 -

because he came close to death for the work of Christ, risking his life to make up what was lacking in your ministry to me.

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 7:19 -

(for the law perfected nothing), but a better hope is introduced, through which we draw near to God.

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 10:25 -

not neglecting to gather together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging each other, and all the more as you see the day approaching.

Unchecked Copy BoxJas 4:8 -

Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.

Unchecked Copy BoxJas 5:8 -

You also must be patient. Strengthen your hearts, because the Lord’s coming is near.

Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 4:7 -

The end of all things is near; therefore, be alert and sober-minded for prayer.

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