Strong's Concordance/Greek/G1451

Strong's G1451 · Greek

ἐγγύς

engýs

Number
G1451
Language
Greek
Original word
ἐγγύς
Transliteration
engýs
KJV occurrences
30 verses

Definition

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

KJV: from , at hand, near, nigh (at hand, unto), ready

Root / derivation: from a primary verb (to squeeze or throttle;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἐγγύς across 30 verses.

nigh14×
hand10×
near4×
from1×
ready1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

30 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew3 verses
Mark2 verses
Luke3 verses
John11 verses
John 2:13

And the Jews’ passover was at hand, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem,

John 3:23

And John also was baptizing in Ænon near to Salim, because there was much water there: and they came, and were baptized.

John 6:4

And the passover, a feast of the Jews, was nigh.

John 6:19

So when they had rowed about five and twenty or thirty furlongs, they see Jesus walking on the sea, and drawing nigh unto the ship: and they were afraid.

John 6:23

(Howbeit there came other boats from Tiberias nigh unto the place where they did eat bread, after that the Lord had given thanks:)

John 7:2

Now the Jews’ feast of tabernacles was at hand.

John 11:18

Now Bethany was nigh unto Jerusalem, about fifteen furlongs off:

John 11:54

Jesus therefore walked no more openly among the Jews; but went thence unto a country near to the wilderness, into a city called Ephraim, and there continued with his disciples.

John 11:55

And the Jews’ passover was nigh at hand: and many went out of the country up to Jerusalem before the passover, to purify themselves.

John 19:20

This title then read many of the Jews: for the place where Jesus was crucified was nigh to the city: and it was written in Hebrew, and Greek, and Latin.

John 19:42

There laid they Jesus therefore because of the Jews’ preparation day; for the sepulchre was nigh at hand.

Acts3 verses
Romans1 verse
Ephesians2 verses
Philippians1 verse
Hebrews2 verses
Revelation2 verses

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G1451 (engýs) mean?

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

How many times does G1451 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G1451 (ἐγγύς) appears in 30 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “nigh.”

How is engýs translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G1451 is rendered as “nigh” (14×), “hand” (10×), “near” (4×), “from” (1×), among other words.

Where does the Greek word ἐγγύς come from?

from a primary verb (to squeeze or throttle;