◄ 1451. eggus ►
Lexicon eggus: Near, close, at hand Original Word: ἐγγύς Part of Speech: Adverb Transliteration: eggus Pronunciation: eng-goos' Phonetic Spelling: (eng-goos') Definition: Near, close, at hand Meaning: near. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance at hand, near, nigh, ready. From a primary verb agcho (to squeeze or throttle; akin to the base of agkale); near (literally or figuratively, of place or time) -- from, at hand, near, nigh (at hand, unto), ready. see GREEK agkale NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin of uncertain origin Definition near (in place or time) NASB Translation close (1), near (27), nearby (1), nearer (1), ready (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1451: ἔγγιστα [ἔγγιστα, neuter plural superlative (from ἐγγύς) as adverb, nearest, next: WH (rejected) marginal reading in Mark 6:36 (others, κύκλῳ]. STRONGS NT 1451: ἐγγύς ἐγγύς, adverb (from ἐν and γυιον (limb, hand), at hand; (but rather allied with ἄγχι, ἄγχω, anxious, anguish, etc.; see Curtius § 166; Vanicek, p. 22)) (from Homer down), the Sept. for קָרוב; near; 1. of place and position; a. properly: absolutely, John 19:42 (cf. also 20 G L T Tr WH (but see below)); with the genitive (Matthiae, § 339, 1, p. 812; Winers Grammar, 195 (183); (471 (439); Buttmann, § 132, 24)), Luke 19:11; John 3:23; John 6:19, 23; John 11:18, 54; John 19:20 (Rec., but see above); Acts 1:12; with the dative (Matthiae, § 386, 6; Kühner, § 423, 13; (Jelf, § 592, 2)), Acts 9:38; Acts 27:8. b. tropically; οἱ ἐγγύς, those who are near of access to God, i. e. Jews, and οἱ μακράν, those who are alien from the true God and the blessings of the theocracy, i. e. Gentiles: Ephesians 2:17 (cf. Isaiah 57:19); ἐγγύς γίνεσθαι, to be brought near, namely, to the blessings of the kingdom of God, Ephesians 2:13 (so with the rabbis not infrequently to make nigh is equivalent to to make a proselyte, cf. Wetstein at the passage cited; (Schottgen, Horae etc. i., 761f; Valck. Schol. 1:363)); ἐγγύς σου τό ῤῆμα ἐστιν, near thee, i. e. at hand, already, as it were, in thy mind, Romans 10:8 from Deuteronomy 30:14 (cf. Buttmann, § 129, 11; Winer's Grammar, 465 (434)). 2. of Time; concerning things imminent and soon to come to pass: Matthew 24:32; Matthew 26:18; Mark 13:28; Luke 21:30, 31; John 2:13; John 6:4; John 7:2; John 11:55; Revelation 1:3; Revelation 22:10; of the near advent of persons: ὁ κύριος ἐγγύς, of Christ's return from heaven, Philippians 4:5 (in another sense, of God in Psalm 144:18 (); with the addition ἐπί θύραις, at the door, Matthew 24:33; Mark 13:29; ἐγγύς κατάρας, near to being cursed, Hebrews 6:8; ἀφανισμοῦ, soon to vanish, Hebrews 8:13. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root ἐν (en), meaning "in" or "at," combined with a form related to the concept of proximity or nearness. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek ἐγγύς is often considered equivalent to the Hebrew קָרוֹב (qarob), Strong's Hebrew 7138, which also means "near" or "close." This Hebrew term is used in similar contexts in the Old Testament, describing physical proximity, temporal nearness, and relational closeness. Usage: The word ἐγγύς is used in the New Testament to describe something that is near in space, time, or relationship. It can refer to physical closeness, the imminence of an event, or the nearness of a relationship or condition. Context: The Greek word ἐγγύς appears in various contexts throughout the New Testament, emphasizing the concept of nearness in both literal and metaphorical senses. It is often used to describe the proximity of the Kingdom of God, as seen in passages like Matthew 3:2, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near." This usage underscores the urgency and immediacy of the message being conveyed. In the context of time, ἐγγύς can denote the imminence of future events, such as in Romans 13:11, "And do this, understanding the occasion. The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, for our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed." Here, the term highlights the pressing nature of spiritual readiness. The word also appears in relational contexts, indicating closeness in terms of personal or spiritual relationships. For example, Ephesians 2:13 states, "But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ." This illustrates the reconciliation and intimacy made possible through Christ. Overall, ἐγγύς serves as a versatile term that enriches the New Testament's narrative by conveying the immediacy and intimacy of God's actions and presence. Forms and Transliterations έγγιστα έγγιστά εγγυς εγγύς ἐγγύς ἐγγὺς εγγύτατοί εγγύτερον engus engys engýs engỳs Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Matthew 24:32 Adv GRK: γινώσκετε ὅτι ἐγγὺς τὸ θέρος NAS: you know that summer is near; KJV: that summer [is] nigh: INT: you know that near [is] the summer Matthew 24:33 Adv GRK: γινώσκετε ὅτι ἐγγύς ἐστιν ἐπὶ NAS: recognize that He is near, [right] at the door. KJV: that it is near, [even] at the doors. INT: know that near it is at [the] Matthew 26:18 Adv GRK: καιρός μου ἐγγύς ἐστιν πρὸς NAS: My time is near; I [am to] keep KJV: is at hand; I will keep INT: time of me near is with Mark 13:28 Adv GRK: γινώσκετε ὅτι ἐγγὺς τὸ θέρος NAS: you know that summer is near. KJV: summer is near: INT: you know that near the summer Mark 13:29 Adv GRK: γινώσκετε ὅτι ἐγγύς ἐστιν ἐπὶ NAS: recognize that He is near, [right] at the door. KJV: that it is nigh, [even] at the doors. INT: know that near it is at [the] Luke 19:11 Adv GRK: διὰ τὸ ἐγγὺς εἶναι Ἰερουσαλὴμ NAS: because He was near Jerusalem, KJV: he was nigh to Jerusalem, and INT: because near was Jerusalem Luke 21:30 Adv GRK: ὅτι ἤδη ἐγγὺς τὸ θέρος NAS: that summer is now near. KJV: is now nigh at hand. INT: that already near the summer Luke 21:31 Adv GRK: γινώσκετε ὅτι ἐγγύς ἐστιν ἡ NAS: that the kingdom of God is near. KJV: of God is nigh at hand. INT: know that near is the John 2:13 Adv GRK: Καὶ ἐγγὺς ἦν τὸ NAS: of the Jews was near, and Jesus KJV: passover was at hand, and Jesus INT: And near was the John 3:23 Adv GRK: ἐν Αἰνὼν ἐγγὺς τοῦ Σαλείμ NAS: in Aenon near Salim, KJV: in Aenon near to Salim, because INT: in Aenon near Salim John 6:4 Adv GRK: ἦν δὲ ἐγγὺς τὸ πάσχα NAS: the feast of the Jews, was near. KJV: of the Jews, was nigh. INT: was moreover near the passover John 6:19 Adv GRK: θαλάσσης καὶ ἐγγὺς τοῦ πλοίου NAS: and drawing near to the boat; KJV: and drawing nigh unto the ship: and INT: sea and near the boat John 6:23 Adv GRK: ἐκ Τιβεριάδος ἐγγὺς τοῦ τόπου NAS: from Tiberias near to the place KJV: Tiberias nigh unto the place INT: from Tiberias near the place John 7:2 Adv GRK: ἦν δὲ ἐγγὺς ἡ ἑορτὴ NAS: the Feast of Booths, was near. KJV: of tabernacles was at hand. INT: was moreover near the feast John 11:18 Adv GRK: ἡ Βηθανία ἐγγὺς τῶν Ἰεροσολύμων NAS: Now Bethany was near Jerusalem, about KJV: Bethany was nigh unto Jerusalem, about INT: Bethany near to Jerusalem John 11:54 Adv GRK: τὴν χώραν ἐγγὺς τῆς ἐρήμου NAS: to the country near the wilderness, KJV: a country near to the wilderness, INT: the region near the wilderness John 11:55 Adv GRK: Ἦν δὲ ἐγγὺς τὸ πάσχα NAS: of the Jews was near, and many KJV: passover was nigh at hand: and many INT: was moreover near the passover John 19:20 Adv GRK: Ἰουδαίων ὅτι ἐγγὺς ἦν ὁ NAS: was crucified was near the city; KJV: was nigh to the city: INT: Jews for near was the John 19:42 Adv GRK: Ἰουδαίων ὅτι ἐγγὺς ἦν τὸ NAS: the tomb was nearby, they laid KJV: the sepulchre was nigh at hand. INT: Jews because near was the Acts 1:12 Adv GRK: ὅ ἐστιν ἐγγὺς Ἰερουσαλὴμ σαββάτου NAS: which is near Jerusalem, KJV: which is from Jerusalem a sabbath INT: which is near Jerusalem a sabbath's Acts 9:38 Adv GRK: ἐγγὺς δὲ οὔσης NAS: Since Lydda was near Joppa, KJV: Lydda was nigh to Joppa, INT: near moreover being Acts 27:8 Adv GRK: Λιμένας ᾧ ἐγγὺς ἦν πόλις NAS: Fair Havens, near which was the city KJV: The fair havens; nigh whereunto was INT: Havens to which near was a city Romans 10:8 Adv GRK: τί λέγει Ἐγγύς σου τὸ NAS: THE WORD IS NEAR YOU, IN YOUR MOUTH KJV: The word is nigh thee, [even] in INT: what says it Near you the Ephesians 2:13 Adv GRK: μακρὰν ἐγενήθητε ἐγγὺς ἐν τῷ NAS: have been brought near by the blood KJV: far off are made nigh by the blood INT: afar off are become near by the Ephesians 2:17 Adv GRK: εἰρήνην τοῖς ἐγγύς NAS: AND PEACE TO THOSE WHO WERE NEAR; KJV: and to them that were nigh. INT: peace to those near Strong's Greek 1451 30 Occurrences ἐγγὺς — 30 Occ.