Strong's G1448 · Greek
ἐγγίζω
eggizo · /eng-id'-zo/
Definition
from 1451; to make near, i.e. (reflexively) approach:--approach, be at hand, come (draw) near, be (come, draw) nigh.
KJV: approach, be at hand, come (draw) near, be (come, draw) nigh
Root / derivation: from 1451
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἐγγίζω across 41 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
41 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew8 verses
And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
Matthew 4:17From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
Matthew 10:7And as ye go, preach, saying The kingdom of heaven is at hand.
Matthew 15:8This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me.
Matthew 21:1And when they drew nigh unto Jerusalem, and were come to Bethphage, unto the mount of Olives, then sent Jesus two disciples,
Matthew 21:34And when the time of the fruit drew near, he sent his servants to the husbandmen, that they might receive the fruits of it.
Matthew 26:45Then 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 26:46Rise, let us be going: behold, he is at hand that doth betray me.
Mark3 verses
And saying The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.
Mark 11:1And when they came nigh to Jerusalem, unto Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount of Olives, he sendeth forth two of his disciples,
Mark 14:42Rise up, let us go; lo, he that betrayeth me is at hand.
Luke17 verses
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 10:9And heal the sick that are therein, and say unto them, The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.
Luke 10:11Even 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 12:33Sell 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 15:25Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard musick and dancing.
Luke 18:35And it came to pass, that as he was come nigh unto Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the way side begging:
Luke 18:40And Jesus stood, and commanded him to be brought unto him: and when he was come near, he asked him,
Luke 19:29And 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 19:37And 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 19:41And when he was come near, he beheld the city, and wept over it,
Luke 21:8And 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. and the time: or, and, The time
Luke 21:20And when ye shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that the desolation thereof is nigh.
Luke 21:28And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.
Luke 22:1Now the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh, which is called the Passover.
Luke 22:47And 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 24:15And it came to pass, that, while they communed together and reasoned, Jesus himself drew near, and went with them.
Luke 24:28And they drew nigh unto the village, whither they went: and he made as though he would have gone further.
Acts6 verses
But when the time of the promise drew nigh, which God had sworn to Abraham, the people grew and multiplied in Egypt,
Acts 9:3And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven:
Acts 10:9On 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 21:33Then 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 22:6And 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 23:15Now 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.
Philippians1 verse
Hebrews2 verses
For the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope did; by the which we draw nigh unto God. the bringing: or, it was the bringing in
Hebrews 10:25Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.
James2 verses
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G1448 (eggizo) mean?
from 1451; to make near, i.e. (reflexively) approach:--approach, be at hand, come (draw) near, be (come, draw) nigh.
How many times does G1448 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G1448 (ἐγγίζω) appears in 41 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “nigh.”
How is eggizo translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G1448 is rendered as “nigh” (22×), “hand” (9×), “near” (9×), “approacheth” (1×), among other words.
Where does the Greek word ἐγγίζω come from?
from 1451