ἐγγίζω
engizō (G1448)
to come near
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The Greek term ἐγγίζω (engizō), translated as "to come near," is a verb that appears 43 times in the Bible. Its meaning is straightforward and literal, indicating a physical proximity or approaching of one thing to another. This can be applied in various contexts, such as physical movement, time (nearness to an event), or relationship (drawing closer to someone or something). The range of usage for ἐγγίζω is extensive, covering a wide range of actions, including movement, drawing near, coming into proximity, and approaching. This verb is often used to describe human actions, objects approaching each other, and even abstract concepts like nearness to an event or time. The significance of ἐγγίζω lies in its versatility, allowing it to be applied in various contexts. This can be seen in its appearance in stories about physical encounters, predictions of future events, and descriptions of God's relationship with humanity. The verb's usage highlights the importance of proximity and relationship in both physical and abstract contexts, emphasizing the impact of drawing near or being in close proximity to something or someone.
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“Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand!”
From that time, Jesus began to preach, and to say, “Repent! For the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand.”
As you go, preach, saying, ‘The Kingdom of Heaven is at hand!’
‘These people draw near to me with their mouth, and honor me with their lips; but their heart is far from me.
When they came near to Jerusalem, and came to Bethsphage, to the Mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples,
When the season for the fruit came near, he sent his servants to the farmers, to receive his fruit.
Then he came to his disciples, and said to 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.
Arise, let’s be going. Behold, he who betrays me is at hand.”
and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and God’s Kingdom is at hand! Repent, and believe in the Good News.”
When they came near to Jerusalem, to Bethsphage and Bethany, at the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples,
Now when he came near to the gate of the city, behold, one who was dead was carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow. Many people of the city were with her.
Heal the sick who are there, and tell them, ‘God’s Kingdom has come near to you.’
‘Even the dust from your city that clings to us, we wipe off against you. Nevertheless know this, that God’s Kingdom has come near to you.’
Sell that which you have, and give gifts to the needy. Make for yourselves purses which don’t grow old, a treasure in the heavens that doesn’t fail, where no thief approaches, neither moth destroys.
Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming close to him to hear him.
“Now his elder son was in the field. As he came near to the house, he heard music and dancing.
As he came near Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the road, begging.
Standing still, Jesus commanded him to be brought to him. When he had come near, he asked him,
When he came near to Bethsphage and Bethany, at the mountain that is called Olivet, he sent two of his disciples,
As he was now getting near, 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 which they had seen,
When he came near, he saw the city and wept over it,
He said, “Watch out that you don’t get led astray, for many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am he,’ and, ‘The time is at hand.’ Therefore don’t follow them.
“But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then know that its desolation is at hand.
But when these things begin to happen, look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is near.”
Now the feast of unleavened bread, which is called the Passover, was approaching.
While he was still speaking, behold, a multitude, and he who was called Judas, one of the twelve, was leading them. He came near to Jesus to kiss him.
While they talked and questioned together, Jesus himself came near, and went with them.
They came near to the village where they were going, and he acted like he would go further.
“But as the time of the promise came close which God had sworn to Abraham, the people grew and multiplied in Egypt,
As he traveled, he got close to Damascus, and suddenly a light from the sky shone around him.
Now on the next day as they were on their journey, and got close to the city, Peter went up on the housetop to pray at about noon.
Then the commanding officer came near, arrested him, commanded him to be bound with two chains, and inquired who he was and what he had done.
As I made my journey, and came close to Damascus, about noon, suddenly a great light shone around me from the sky.
Now therefore, you with the council inform the commanding officer that he should bring him down to you tomorrow, as though you were going to judge his case more exactly. We are ready to kill him before he comes near.”
The night is far gone, and the day is near. Let’s therefore throw off the deeds of darkness, and let’s put on the armor of light.
because for the work of Christ he came near to death, risking his life to supply that which was lacking in your service toward me.
(for the law made nothing perfect), and a bringing in of a better hope, through which we draw near to God.
not forsaking our own assembling together, as the custom of some is, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.
Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners. Purify your hearts, you double-minded.
You also be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand.
But the end of all things is near. Therefore be of sound mind, self-controlled, and sober in prayer.