Biblica Analytica
G4334 Greek

προσέρχομαι

proserchomai

to come near/agree

Lexicon Entry

Definition
to come near/agree
Transliteration
proserchomai
Strong's Number
G4334
Occurrences
87

Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

The Greek word προσέρχομαι (proserchomai) has a rich meaning, encompassing both physical and figurative concepts. At its core, it can be translated to "come near" or "agree." This versatility allows it to be used in various contexts, from physical proximity to emotional or intellectual alignment. The word's 87 occurrences in the Bible demonstrate its significance across different genres and themes. It is used in narratives, sermons, and letters, indicating its importance in conveying relationships, interactions, and decisions. In some cases, it implies a sense of approach, as when people come near to God or seek His presence. In other instances, it signifies agreement or consent, such as when individuals or groups come to a mutual understanding or decision. The range of usage for προσέρχομαι highlights its significance in understanding human relationships, interactions, and decision-making processes. By examining its various occurrences, readers can gain insight into the complexities of human behavior, the importance of relationships, and the role of agreement and consent in shaping individual and collective actions.

Source data & methodology
Strong's
G4334
Lemma
προσέρχομαι
Transliteration
proserchomai
Definition
to come near/agree
Occurrences
87
Model
workers-ai
Prompt version
1

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Occurrences in Scripture

87 total occurrences across the text — showing 50

Matthew 14:12

His disciples came, and took the body, and buried it. Then they went and told Jesus.

Matthew 4:3

The tempter came and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, command that these stones become bread.”

Matthew 4:11

Then the devil left him, and behold, angels came and served him.

Matthew 5:1

Seeing the multitudes, he went up onto the mountain. When he had sat down, his disciples came to him.

Matthew 8:2

Behold, a leper came to him and worshiped him, saying, “Lord, if you want to, you can make me clean.”

Matthew 8:5

When he came into Capernaum, a centurion came to him, asking him,

Matthew 8:19

A scribe came, and said to him, “Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go.”

Matthew 8:25

They came to him, and woke him up, saying, “Save us, Lord! We are dying!”

Matthew 9:14

Then John’s disciples came to him, saying, “Why do we and the Pharisees fast often, but your disciples don’t fast?”

Matthew 9:20

Behold, a woman who had a discharge of blood for twelve years came behind him, and touched the fringe of his garment;

Matthew 9:28

When he had come into the house, the blind men came to him. Jesus said to them, “Do you believe that I am able to do this?” They told him, “Yes, Lord.”

Matthew 13:10

The disciples came, and said to him, “Why do you speak to them in parables?”

Matthew 13:27

The servants of the householder came and said to him, ‘Sir, didn’t you sow good seed in your field? Where did these darnel weeds come from?’

Matthew 13:36

Then Jesus sent the multitudes away, and went into the house. His disciples came to him, saying, “Explain to us the parable of the darnel weeds of the field.”

Matthew 14:15

When evening had come, his disciples came to him, saying, “This place is deserted, and the hour is already late. Send the multitudes away, that they may go into the villages, and buy themselves food.”

Matthew 15:1

Then Pharisees and scribes came to Jesus from Jerusalem, saying,

Matthew 15:12

Then the disciples came, and said to him, “Do you know that the Pharisees were offended when they heard this saying?”

Matthew 15:23

But he answered her not a word. His disciples came and begged him, saying, “Send her away; for she cries after us.”

Matthew 15:30

Great multitudes came to him, having with them the lame, blind, mute, maimed, and many others, and they put them down at his feet. He healed them,

Matthew 16:1

The Pharisees and Sadducees came, and testing him, asked him to show them a sign from heaven.

Matthew 17:7

Jesus came and touched them and said, “Get up, and don’t be afraid.”

Matthew 17:14

When they came to the multitude, a man came to him, kneeling down to him, and saying,

Matthew 17:19

Then the disciples came to Jesus privately, and said, “Why weren’t we able to cast it out?”

Matthew 27:58

This man went to Pilate, and asked for Jesus’ body. Then Pilate commanded the body to be given up.

Matthew 17:24

When they had come to Capernaum, those who collected the didrachma coins came to Peter, and said, “Doesn’t your teacher pay the didrachma?”

Matthew 18:1

In that hour the disciples came to Jesus, saying, “Who then is greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven?”

Matthew 18:21

Then Peter came and said to him, “Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Until seven times?”

Matthew 19:3

Pharisees came to him, testing him, and saying, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for any reason?”

Matthew 19:16

Behold, one came to him and said, “Good teacher, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?”

Matthew 20:20

Then the mother of the sons of Zebedee came to him with her sons, kneeling and asking a certain thing of him.

Matthew 21:14

The blind and the lame came to him in the temple, and he healed them.

Matthew 21:23

When he had come into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came to him as he was teaching, and said, “By what authority do you do these things? Who gave you this authority?”

Matthew 21:28

But what do you think? A man had two sons, and he came to the first, and said, ‘Son, go work today in my vineyard.’

Matthew 21:30

He came to the second, and said the same thing. He answered, ‘I’m going, sir,’ but he didn’t go.

Matthew 22:23

On that day Sadducees (those who say that there is no resurrection) came to him. They asked him,

Matthew 24:1

Jesus went out from the temple, and was going on his way. His disciples came to him to show him the buildings of the temple.

Matthew 24:3

As he sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately, saying, “Tell us, when will these things be? What is the sign of your coming, and of the end of the age?”

Matthew 25:20

He who received the five talents came and brought another five talents, saying, ‘Lord, you delivered to me five talents. Behold, I have gained another five talents in addition to them.’

Matthew 25:22

“He also who got the two talents came and said, ‘Lord, you delivered to me two talents. Behold, I have gained another two talents in addition to them.’

Matthew 25:24

“He also who had received the one talent came and said, ‘Lord, I knew you that you are a hard man, reaping where you didn’t sow, and gathering where you didn’t scatter.

Matthew 26:7

a woman came to him having an alabaster jar of very expensive ointment, and she poured it on his head as he sat at the table.

Matthew 26:17

Now on the first day of unleavened bread, the disciples came to Jesus, saying to him, “Where do you want us to prepare for you to eat the Passover?”

Matthew 26:49

Immediately he came to Jesus, and said, “Hail, Rabbi!” and kissed him.

Matthew 26:50

Jesus said to him, “Friend, why are you here?” Then they came and laid hands on Jesus, and took him.

Matthew 26:60

and they found none. Even though many false witnesses came forward, they found none. But at last two false witnesses came forward,

Matthew 26:60

and they found none. Even though many false witnesses came forward, they found none. But at last two false witnesses came forward,

Matthew 26:69

Now Peter was sitting outside in the court, and a maid came to him, saying, “You were also with Jesus, the Galilean!”

Matthew 26:73

After a little while those who stood by came and said to Peter, “Surely you are also one of them, for your speech makes you known.”

Matthew 28:2

Behold, there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from the sky, and came and rolled away the stone from the door, and sat on it.

Matthew 28:9

As they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, “Rejoice!” They came and took hold of his feet, and worshiped him.