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ἐγγίζω G1448

G1448 is the Greek word ἐγγίζω, transliterated engízō. The King James Version most often renders it drew nigh.

Word: ἐγγίζωTransliteration: engízōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 34 verses

What it means

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

Where it comes from

from G1451 (ἐγγύς).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 34 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

drew nigh 6×come nigh 6×hand 5×drew near 4×come near 3×draw nigh 3×came nigh 2×draweth nigh 1×approacheth 1×draweth near 1×near 1×came near 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: approach, be at hand, come (draw) near, be (come, draw) nigh.

Verses using ἐγγίζω

All 34 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 15:8 · KJV

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 · KJV

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 · KJV

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 · KJV

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 · KJV

Rise, let us be going: behold, he is at hand that doth betray me.

Mark 1:15 · KJV

And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.

Mark 11:1 · KJV

And when they came nigh to Jerusalem, unto Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount of Olives, he sendeth forth two of his disciples,

Luke 7:12 · KJV

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 · KJV

And heal the sick that are therein, and say unto them, The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.

Luke 10:11 · KJV

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 · KJV

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 · KJV

Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him.

Luke 15:25 · KJV

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 · KJV

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 · KJV

And Jesus stood, and commanded him to be brought unto him: and when he was come near, he asked him,

Luke 19:29 · KJV

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 · KJV

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 · KJV

And when he was come near, he beheld the city, and wept over it,

Luke 21:8 · KJV

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 22:1 · KJV

Now the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh, which is called the Passover.

Luke 22:47 · KJV

And while he yet spake, behold a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near unto Jesus to kiss him.

Luke 24:15 · KJV

And it came to pass, that, while they communed together and reasoned, Jesus himself drew near, and went with them.

Luke 24:28 · KJV

And they drew nigh unto the village, whither they went: and he made as though he would have gone further.

Acts 7:17 · KJV

But when the time of the promise drew nigh, which God had sworn to Abraham, the people grew and multiplied in Egypt,

Acts 9:3 · KJV

And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven:

Acts 10:9 · KJV

On the morrow, as they went on their journey, and drew nigh unto the city, Peter went up upon the housetop to pray about the sixth hour:

Acts 21:33 · KJV

Then the chief captain came near, and took him, and commanded him to be bound with two chains; and demanded who he was, and what he had done.

Acts 22:6 · KJV

And it came to pass, that, as I made my journey, and was come nigh unto Damascus about noon, suddenly there shone from heaven a great light round about me.

Acts 23:15 · KJV

Now therefore ye with the council signify to the chief captain that he bring him down unto you to morrow, as though ye would enquire something more perfectly concerning him: and we, or ever he come near, are ready to kill him.

Romans 13:12 · KJV

The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light.

Philippians 2:30 · KJV

Because for the work of Christ he was nigh unto death, not regarding his life, to supply your lack of service toward me.

Hebrews 7:19 · KJV

For the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope did; by the which we draw nigh unto God.

James 4:8 · KJV

Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.

1 Peter 4:7 · KJV

But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.

Common questions

What does Strong's G1448 mean?

G1448 is the Greek word ἐγγίζω (engízō), meaning to make near, i.e. (reflexively) approach.

How is G1448 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it drew nigh (6 times), come nigh (6 times), hand (5 times), drew near (4 times), come near (3 times), among others.

How many times does G1448 appear in the Bible?

ἐγγίζω (engízō) is tagged in 34 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G1448 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1451 (ἐγγύς).

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