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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 BoxMat 3:2 - "Repent, 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, Yeshua 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 - As you go, preach, saying, 'The Kingdom of Heaven is at hand!'

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 21:1

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 21:1 - When they drew near to Yerushalayim, and came to Beit-Pagey, to the Mount of Olives, then Yeshua sent two talmidim,

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 21:34

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 21:34 - When the season for the fruit drew near, he sent his servants to the farmers, to receive his fruit.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 26:45

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 26:45 - Then he came to his talmidim, and said 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 - Arise, let's be going. Behold, he who betrays me is at hand."

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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, and believe in the Good News."

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 11:1

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 11:1 - When they drew near to Yerushalayim, to Beit-Pagey and Beit-Anyah, at the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his talmidim,

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 14:42

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 14:42 - Arise, let us be going. Behold, he who betrays me is at hand."

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 7:12

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 7:12 - Now when he drew near to the gate of the city, behold, one who was dead was carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow. Many people of the city were with her.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 10:9

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 10:9 - Heal the sick who are therein, and tell them, 'The Kingdom of God has come near to you.'

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 10:11

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 10:11 - 'Even the dust from your city that clings to us, we wipe off against you. Nevertheless know this, that the Kingdom of God has come near to you.'

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 12:33

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 12:33 - Sell that which you have, and give gifts to the needy. Make for yourselves purses which don't grow old, a treasure in the heavens that doesn't fail, where no thief approaches, neither 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 close to him 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. As he came near to the house, he heard music and dancing.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 18:35

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 18:35 - It happened, as he came near Yericho, a certain blind man sat by the road, begging.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 18:40

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 18:40 - Standing still, Yeshua commanded him to be brought to him. When he had come near, he asked him,

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 19:29

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 19:29 - It happened, when he drew near to Beit-Pagey and Beit-Anyah, at the mountain that is called Olivet, he sent two of his talmidim,

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 19:37

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 19:37 - As he was now getting near, at the descent of the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the talmidim began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works which they had seen,

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 19:41

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 19:41 - When he drew near, he saw the city and wept over it,

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 21:8

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 21:8 - He said, "Watch out that you don't get led astray, for many will come in my name, saying, 'I AM,' and, 'The time is at hand.' Therefore don't follow them.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 21:20

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 21:20 - "But when you see Yerushalayim surrounded by armies, then know that its desolation is at hand.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 21:28

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

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 22:1

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 22:1 - Now the feast of matzah, which is called the Pesach, drew near.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 22:47

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 22:47 - While he was still speaking, behold, a multitude, and he who was called Yehudah, one of the twelve, was leading them. He came near to Yeshua to kiss him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 24:15

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 24:15 - It happened, while they talked and questioned together, that Yeshua himself came near, and went with them.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 24:28

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 24:28 - They drew near to the village, where they were going, and he acted like he would go further.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 7:17

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 7:17 - "But as the time of the promise came close which God had sworn to Avraham, the people grew and multiplied in Mitzrayim,

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 9:3

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:3 - As he traveled, it happened that he got close to Dammesek, and suddenly a light from the sky shone around him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 10:9

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 10:9 - Now on the next day as they were on their journey, and got close to the city, Rock went up on the housetop to pray at about noon.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 21:33

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 21:33 - Then the commanding officer came near, arrested him, 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 - It happened that, as I made my journey, and came close to Dammesek, about noon, suddenly there shone from the sky a great light around me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 23:15

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 23:15 - Now therefore, you with the council inform the commanding officer that he should bring him down to you tomorrow, as though you were going to judge his case more exactly. We are ready to kill him before he comes near."

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 13:12

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 13:12 - The night is far gone, and the day is near. Let's therefore throw off the works of darkness, and let's 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 Messiah he came near to death, risking his life to supply that which was lacking in your service toward me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 7:19

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 7:19 - (for the law made nothing perfect), and a bringing in thereupon of a better hope, through which we draw near to God.

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 10:25

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 10:25 - not forsaking our own assembling together, as the custom of some is, but exhorting one another; and so much the more, as you see the Day approaching.

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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 purify your hearts, you double-minded.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jas 5:8

Unchecked Copy BoxJas 5:8 - You also be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Pe 4:7

Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 4:7 - But the end of all things is near. Therefore be of sound mind, self-controlled, and sober in prayer.
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