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ἐγγίζω

engizōto come nearHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentVerb42 occurrences9 books41 verses

Definition

ἐγγίζω (ἐγγύς).

[in LXX for נגשׁ, קרב, etc. ;]

1. trans., to bring near: Genesis 48:10, Isaiah 5:8.

2. Intrans., to come near: absol., Matthew 26:46, Mark 14:42, Luke 18:40; 19:41; 21:20, 28; 24:15, Acts 21:33; 23:15; with adv., ὅπου, Luke 12:33; with dative, Luke 7:12; 15:1, Luke 15:25; 22:47, Acts 9:3; 10:9; 22:6; τ. θεῷ, Hebrews 7:19, James 4:8; before εἰς, Matthew 21:1, Mark 11:1, Luke 18:35; 19:29; 24:28; πρός, with dative, Luke 19:37; μέχρι θανάτου, Philippians 2:30; of time, ὥρα, Matthew 26:45; ἡμέρα, Romans 13:12, Hebrews 10:25; καιρός, Matthew 21:34, Luke 21:8; χρόνος, Acts 7:17; ἑορτή, Luke 22:1; παρουσία, James 5:8; τέλος, 1 Peter 4:7; ἐρήμωσις, Luke 21:20; ἀπολύτρωσις, Luke 21:28; ἤγγικεν ἡ βασιλεία (for similar expressions in Targ., see Dalman, 106), Matthew 3:2; 4:17; 10:7, Mark 1:15, Luke 10:9 (ἐφ ̓ ὑμᾶς) 10:11 (cf. προσ-εγγίζω), and see Cremer, 224).

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as ἐγγίζω:

Usage patterns

Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

42 total
  1. Matthew 3:2ἤγγικεν · is near
    …and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.”
  2. Matthew 4:17ἤγγικεν · is near
    From that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.”
  3. Matthew 10:7Ἤγγικεν · is near
    As you go, preach this message: ‘The kingdom of heaven is near.’
  4. Matthew 21:1ἤγγισαν · they approached
    As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent out two disciples,
  5. Matthew 21:34ἤγγισεν · drew near
    When the harvest time drew near, he sent his servants to the tenants to collect his share of the fruit.
  6. Matthew 26:45ἤγγικεν · is near
    Then He returned to the disciples and said, “Are you still sleeping and resting? Look, the hour is near, and the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.
  7. Matthew 26:46ἤγγικεν · is approaching
    Rise, let us go! See, My betrayer is approaching!”
  8. Mark 1:15ἤγγικεν · is near
    “The time is fulfilled,” He said, “and the kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe in the gospel!”
  9. Mark 11:1ἐγγίζουσιν · they approached
    As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent out two of His disciples
  10. Mark 14:42ἤγγικεν · is approaching
    Rise, let us go. See, My betrayer is approaching!”
  11. Luke 7:12ἤγγισεν · He approached
    As He approached the town gate, He saw a dead man being carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow. And a large crowd from the town was with her.
  12. Luke 10:9Ἤγγικεν · is near
    Heal the sick who are there and tell them, ‘The kingdom of God is near you.’
  13. Luke 10:11ἤγγικεν · is near
    ‘Even the dust of your town that clings to our feet, we wipe off as a testimony against you. Yet be sure of this: The kingdom of God is near.’
  14. Luke 12:33ἐγγίζει · approaches
    Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide yourselves with purses that will not wear out, an inexhaustible treasure in heaven, where no thief approaches and no moth destroys.
  15. Luke 15:1ἐγγίζοντες · gathering around
    Now all the tax collectors and sinners were gathering around to listen to Jesus.
  16. Luke 15:25ἤγγισεν
    Meanwhile the older son was in the field, and as he approached the house, he heard music and dancing.
  17. Luke 18:35ἐγγίζειν · drew near
    As Jesus drew near to Jericho, a blind man was sitting beside the road, begging.
  18. Luke 18:40ἐγγίσαντος · had come near
    Jesus stopped and directed that the man be brought to Him. When he had come near, Jesus asked him,
  19. Luke 19:29ἤγγισεν · He approached
    As He approached Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, He sent out two of His disciples,
  20. Luke 19:37ἐγγίζοντος · approached
    And as He approached the descent from the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of disciples began to praise God joyfully in a loud voice for all the miracles they had seen:
  21. Luke 19:41ἤγγισεν · [Jesus] approached [Jerusalem]
    As Jesus approached Jerusalem and saw the city, He wept over it
  22. Luke 21:8ἤγγικεν · is near
    Jesus answered, “See to it that you are not deceived. For many will come in My name, claiming, ‘I am He,’ and, ‘The time is near.’ Do not follow them.
  23. Luke 21:20ἤγγικεν · is near
    But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, you will know that her desolation is near.
  24. Luke 21:28ἐγγίζει · is drawing near
    When these things begin to happen, stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.”
  25. Luke 22:1Ἤγγιζεν · was approaching
    Now the Feast of Unleavened Bread, called the Passover, was approaching,
  26. Luke 22:47ἤγγισεν · He approached
    While He was still speaking, a crowd arrived, led by the man called Judas, one of the Twelve. He approached Jesus to kiss Him.
  27. Luke 24:15ἐγγίσας · came up
    And as they talked and deliberated, Jesus Himself came up and walked along with them.
  28. Luke 24:28ἤγγισαν · they approached
    As they approached the village where they were headed, He seemed to be going farther.
  29. Acts 7:17ἤγγιζεν · drew near
    As the time drew near for God to fulfill His promise to Abraham, our people in Egypt increased greatly in number.
  30. Acts 9:3ἐγγίζειν · drew near
    As Saul drew near to Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him.
  31. Acts 10:9ἐγγιζόντων · were approaching
    The next day at about the sixth hour, as the men were approaching the city on their journey, Peter went up on the roof to pray.
  32. Acts 21:33ἐγγίσας · came up
    The commander came up and arrested Paul, ordering that he be bound with two chains. Then he asked who he was and what he had done.
  33. Acts 22:6ἐγγίζοντι · was approaching
    About noon as I was approaching Damascus, suddenly a bright light from heaven flashed around me.
  34. Acts 23:15ἐγγίσαι
    Now then, you and the Sanhedrin petition the commander to bring him down to you on the pretext of examining his case more carefully. We are ready to kill him on the way.”
  35. Romans 13:12ἤγγικεν · has drawn near
    The night is nearly over; the day has drawn near. So let us lay aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light.
  36. Philippians 2:30ἤγγισεν · he nearly
    …because he nearly died for the work of Christ, risking his life to make up for your deficit of service to me.
  37. Hebrews 7:19ἐγγίζομεν · we draw near
    …(for the law made nothing perfect), and a better hope is introduced, by which we draw near to God.
  38. Hebrews 10:25ἐγγίζουσαν · approaching
    Let us not neglect meeting together, as some have made a habit, but let us encourage one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching.
  39. James 4:8ἐγγίσατε · Draw near; ἐγγιεῖ · He will draw near
    Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.
  40. James 5:8ἤγγικεν · is near
    You, too, be patient and strengthen your hearts, because the Lord’s coming is near.
  41. 1 Peter 4:7ἤγγικεν · is near
    The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear-minded and sober, so that you can pray.