Berean Strong's Lexicon eggizó: To draw near, to approach, to come near Original Word: ἐγγίζω Word Origin: Derived from ἐγγύς (engys), meaning "near" or "close." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H7126 (קָרַב, qarab): To come near, approach - H7131 (קָרוֹב, qarowb): Near, close Usage: The verb "eggizó" is used in the New Testament to describe the act of drawing near or approaching, both in a physical and metaphorical sense. It often conveys the idea of coming into close proximity or entering into a significant relationship or state. This term is frequently used in the context of approaching God, the kingdom of heaven, or significant events in salvation history. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, proximity often implied relationship or influence. In Jewish thought, drawing near to God was a central theme, especially in the context of worship and repentance. The concept of nearness to God was associated with holiness and covenantal relationship, as seen in the practices of the Temple and the teachings of the prophets. HELPS Word-studies 1448 eggízō (from 1451 /eggýs, "near") – properly, has drawn close (come near). 1448 (eggízō) occurs 14 times in the Greek perfect tense (indicative mood) in the NT which expresses "extreme closeness, immediate imminence – even a presence ('It is here') because the moment of this coming happened (i.e. at the beginning of Jesus' ministry)" (J. Schlosser). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom eggus Definition to make near, refl. to come near NASB Translation approached (10), approaching (7), came (1), came close (1), came near (1), come near (2), comes near (2), coming near (1), draw near (3), drawing near (2), hand (7), near (5). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1448: ἐγγίζωἐγγίζω; imperfect ἠγγιζον; Attic future ἐγγιω (James 4:8 (Alexander Buttmann (1873) 37 (32); with § 13, 1 c.)); 1 aorist ἤγγισα; perfect ἤγγικα (ἐγγύς); in Greek writings from Polybius and Diodorus on; the Sept. for נִגַשׁ and קָרַב. 1. transitive, to bring near, to join one thing to another: Polybius 8, 6, 7; the Sept., Genesis 48:10; Isaiah 5:8. 2. intransitive, to draw or come near, to approach; absolutely, Matthew 21:34; Luke 18:40; ( From eggus; to make near, i.e. (reflexively) approach -- approach, be at hand, come (draw) near, be (come, draw) nigh. see GREEK eggus Englishman's Concordance Matthew 3:2 V-RIA-3SGRK: λέγων Μετανοεῖτε ἤγγικεν γὰρ ἡ NAS: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. KJV: the kingdom of heaven is at hand. INT: saying Repent has drawn near indeed the Matthew 4:17 V-RIA-3S Matthew 10:7 V-RIA-3S Matthew 21:1 V-AIA-3P Matthew 21:34 V-AIA-3S Matthew 26:45 V-RIA-3S Matthew 26:46 V-RIA-3S Mark 1:15 V-RIA-3S Mark 11:1 V-PIA-3P Mark 14:42 V-RIA-3S Luke 7:12 V-AIA-3S Luke 10:9 V-RIA-3S Luke 10:11 V-RIA-3S Luke 12:33 V-PIA-3S Luke 15:1 V-PPA-NMP Luke 15:25 V-AIA-3S Luke 18:35 V-PNA Luke 18:40 V-APA-GMS Luke 19:29 V-AIA-3S Luke 19:37 V-PPA-GMS Luke 19:41 V-AIA-3S Luke 21:8 V-RIA-3S Luke 21:20 V-RIA-3S Luke 21:28 V-PIA-3S Luke 22:1 V-IIA-3S Strong's Greek 1448 |
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