ἐγγύς

engusPREP / GG1451

near

From: from a primary verb (to squeeze or throttle;

Short Definition

akin to the base of G43 (ἀγκάλη)); near (literally or figuratively, of place or time)

Full Lexicon Entry

superl., ἔγγιστα, WH, mg.; metaphorically, ֹοἱ ἐ., opposite to οἱ μακράν; ἐ. γίνεσθαι; ἐ. σου τὸ ῥῆμα, (LXX).
2.Of time
LXX Usage: chiefly for קָרוֹב

Grammar

Part of Speech PREP / G

Morphology G:PREP / G:A

DescriptionG:PREP / G:A

Occurrences

30 times

Appears 30 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

John
11
Acts
3
Luke
3
Matthew
3
Ephesians
2

Key Passages

  • Acts 1:12
  • Hebrews 8:13
  • John 2:13
  • Luke 19:11
  • Mark 13:28

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