ἐγγίζω
engizō
to come near
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe 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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Occurrences in Scripture
43 total occurrences across the text
“Repent, 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 10:7As you go, preach, saying, ‘The Kingdom of Heaven is at hand!’
Matthew 15:8‘These people draw near to me with their mouth, and honor me with their lips; but their heart is far from me.
Matthew 21:1When they came near to Jerusalem, and came to Bethsphage, to the Mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples,
Matthew 21:34When the season for the fruit came near, he sent his servants to the farmers, to receive his fruit.
Matthew 26:45Then 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.
Matthew 26:46Arise, let’s be going. Behold, he who betrays me is at hand.”
Mark 1:15and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and God’s Kingdom is at hand! Repent, and believe in the Good News.”
Mark 14:42Arise! Let’s get going. Behold: he who betrays me is at hand.”
Luke 7:12Now 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.
Luke 19:29When he came near to Bethsphage and Bethany, at the mountain that is called Olivet, he sent two of his disciples,
Luke 10:9Heal the sick who are there, and tell them, ‘God’s Kingdom has come near to you.’
Luke 10:11‘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.’
Luke 12:33Sell 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.
Luke 15:1Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming close to him to hear him.
Luke 15:25“Now his elder son was in the field. As he came near to the house, he heard music and dancing.
Luke 18:35As he came near Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the road, begging.
Luke 18:40Standing still, Jesus commanded him to be brought to him. When he had come near, he asked him,
Luke 19:37As 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,
Luke 19:41When he came near, he saw the city and wept over it,
Luke 21:8He 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.
Luke 21:20“But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then know that its desolation is at hand.
Luke 21:28But when these things begin to happen, look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is near.”
Luke 22:1Now the feast of unleavened bread, which is called the Passover, was approaching.
Luke 22:47While 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.
Luke 24:15While they talked and questioned together, Jesus himself came near, and went with them.
Luke 24:28They came near to the village where they were going, and he acted like he would go further.
Acts 7:17“But as the time of the promise came close which God had sworn to Abraham, the people grew and multiplied in Egypt,
Acts 9:3As he traveled, he got close to Damascus, and suddenly a light from the sky shone around him.
Acts 10:9Now 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.
Acts 21:33Then 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.
Acts 22:6As I made my journey, and came close to Damascus, about noon, suddenly a great light shone around me from the sky.
Acts 23:15Now 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.”
Romans 13:12The 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.
Philippians 2:30because for the work of Christ he came near to death, risking his life to supply that which was lacking in your service toward me.
Hebrews 7:19(for the law made nothing perfect), and a bringing in of a better hope, through which we draw near to God.
Mark 11:1When they came near to Jerusalem, to Bethsphage and Bethany, at the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples,
Hebrews 10:25not 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.
James 4:8Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners. Purify your hearts, you double-minded.
James 4:8Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners. Purify your hearts, you double-minded.
James 5:8You also be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand.
1 Peter 4:7But the end of all things is near. Therefore be of sound mind, self-controlled, and sober in prayer.