Strong's Greek Concordance

G1448: ἐγγίζω

engízō · “to come near”

Definition

to make near, i.e. (reflexively) approach

KJV translates it as: approach, be at hand, come (draw) near, be (come, draw) nigh

Word origin: from G1451 (ἐγγύς);

Extended definition

ἐγγίζω (ἐγγύς).
[in LXX for נגשׁ, קרב, etc. ;]
1. trans., to bring near: Gen.48:10, Isa.5:8.
2. Intrans., to come near: absol., Mat.26:46, Mrk.14:42, Luk.18:40 19:41 21:20, 28 24:15, Act.21:33 23:15; with adv., ὅπου, Luk.12:33; with dative, Luk.7:12 15:1, Luke.15.25 22:47, Act.9:3 10:9 22:6; τ. θεῷ, Heb.7:19, Jas.4:8; before εἰς, Mat.21:1, Mrk.11:1, Luk.18:35 19:29 24:28; πρός, with dative, Luk.19:37; μέχρι θανάτου, Php.2:30; of time, ὥρα, Mat.26:45; ἡμέρα, Rom.13:12, Heb.10:25; καιρός, Mat.21:34, Luk.21:8; χρόνος, Act.7:17; ἑορτή, Luk.22:1; παρουσία, Jas.5:8; τέλος, 1Pe.4:7; ἐρήμωσις, Luk.21:20; ἀπολύτρωσις, Luk.21:28; ἤγγικεν ἡ βασιλεία (for similar expressions in Targ., see Dalman, 106), Mat.3:2 4:17 10:7 Mrk.1:15, Luk.10:9 (ἐφ ̓ ὑμᾶς) 10:11 (cf. προσ-εγγίζω), and see Cremer, 224).
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How G1448 is translated

  • has drawn near ×8
  • drawing near ×5
  • he drew near ×4
  • they drew near ×3
  • has drawn near. ×3
  • draws near ×2
  • was drawing near ×2
  • having drawn near ×2
  • drew near ×1
  • he has drawn near ×1
  • has drawn near! ×1
  • does draw near ×1

Bible verses with G1448 (engízō)

Engízō appears in 42 verses; the first 25 are shown below.

  • Matthew 3:2

    And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

  • Matthew 4:17

    From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

  • Matthew 10:7

    And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand.

  • Matthew 15:8

    This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me.

  • Matthew 21:1

    And when they drew nigh unto Jerusalem, and were come to Bethphage, unto the mount of Olives, then sent Jesus two disciples,

  • Matthew 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.

  • Matthew 26:45

    Then cometh he to his disciples, and saith unto 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.

  • Matthew 26:46

    Rise, let us be going: behold, he is at hand that doth betray me.

  • Mark 1:15

    And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.

  • Mark 11:1

    And when they came nigh to Jerusalem, unto Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount of Olives, he sendeth forth two of his disciples,

  • Mark 14:42

    Rise up, let us go; lo, he that betrayeth me is at hand.

  • Luke 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 much people of the city was with her.

  • Luke 10:9

    And heal the sick that are therein, and say unto them, The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.

  • Luke 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 unto you.

  • Luke 12:33

    Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.

  • Luke 15:1

    Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him.

  • Luke 15:25

    Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard musick and dancing.

  • Luke 18:35

    And it came to pass, that as he was come nigh unto Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the way side begging:

  • Luke 18:40

    And Jesus stood, and commanded him to be brought unto him: and when he was come near, he asked him,

  • Luke 19:29

    And it came to pass, when he was come nigh to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount called the mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples,

  • Luke 19:37

    And when he was 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;

  • Luke 19:41

    And when he was come near, he beheld the city, and wept over it,

  • Luke 21:8

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

  • Luke 21:20

    And when ye shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that the desolation thereof is nigh.

  • Luke 21:28

    And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.

All 42 references

Words derived from G1448