GreekG1448Verb

ἐγγίζω

engizō

42Occurrences
G1448Strong's #
VerbPart of Speech

Definition

Quick Definition(Strong's Concordance)

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

from G1451 (ἐγγύς);

Full Lexicon Entry(Abbott-Smith)
1.trans., to bring near
2.Intrans., to come near
LXX: for נגשׁ, קרב, etc.

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Grammar & Morphology

Part of Speech

Verb

Morphology Code

G:V

Full Description

Greek Verb

Occurrences

ἐγγίζω appears 42 times in the New Testament.

Distribution by Book

Luke
18
Matthew
8
Acts
6
Mark
3
Hebrews
2
James
2
1 Peter
1
Philippians
1

Key Passages

1 Peter 4:7BSB

The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear-minded and sober, so that you can pray.

Hebrews 7:19BSB

(for the law made nothing perfect), and a better hope is introduced, by which we draw near to God.

Luke 18:35BSB

As Jesus drew near to Jericho, a blind man was sitting beside the road, begging.

Luke 22:1BSB

Now the Feast of Unleavened Bread, called the Passover, was approaching,

Matthew 21:34BSB

When the harvest time drew near, he sent his servants to the tenants to collect his share of the fruit.

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