ἐγγίζω
engizō
“to come near”
Definition
to make near, i.e. (reflexively) approach
from G1451 (ἐγγύς);
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Occurrences
ἐγγίζω appears 42 times in the New Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear-minded and sober, so that you can pray.
(for the law made nothing perfect), and a better hope is introduced, by which we draw near to God.
As Jesus drew near to Jericho, a blind man was sitting beside the road, begging.
Now the Feast of Unleavened Bread, called the Passover, was approaching,
When the harvest time drew near, he sent his servants to the tenants to collect his share of the fruit.
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