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
[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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Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
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.