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 timesAppears 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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