Engízō — G1448

Definition

verb

to make near, i.e. (reflexively) approach

1. transitive, to bring near, to join one thing to another
2. intransitive, to draw or come near, to approach

Usually translated as

nigh, near, be at hand, approach, come, be

Origin

from G1451

• engýs (G1451)

Occurrences

Engízō occurs 43 times in 42 verses of the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Matthew (8), Mark (3), Luke (18), Acts (6), Romans (1), Philippians (1), Hebrews (2), James (2), 1 Peter (1)

• Matthew 3:2 — And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand (ἤγγικεν).
• Matthew 4:17 — From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand (ἤγγικεν).
• Matthew 10:7 — And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand (ἤγγικεν).
• Matthew 15:8 — This people draweth nigh (ἐγγίζει) unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me.
• Matthew 21:1 — And when they drew nigh (ἤγγισαν) unto Jerusalem, and were come to Bethphage, unto the mount of Olives, then sent Jesus two disciples,
• Matthew 21:34 — And when the time of the fruit drew near (ἤγγισεν), he sent his servants to the husbandmen, that they might receive the fruits of it.
• Matthew 26:45 — Then cometh he to his disciples, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: behold, the hour is at hand (ἤγγικεν), and the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.
• Matthew 26:46 — Rise, let us be going: behold, he is at hand (ἤγγικεν) that doth betray me.
• Mark 1:15 — And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand (ἤγγικεν): repent ye, and believe the gospel.
• Mark 11:1 — And when they came nigh (ἐγγίζουσιν) to Jerusalem, unto Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount of Olives, he sendeth forth two of his disciples,
• Mark 14:42 — Rise up, let us go; lo, he that betrayeth me is at hand (ἤγγικεν).
• Luke 7:12 — Now when he came nigh (ἤγγισεν) to the gate of the city, behold, there was a dead man carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow: and much people of the city was with her.
• Luke 10:9 — And heal the sick that are therein, and say unto them, The kingdom of God is come nigh (ἤγγικεν) unto you.
• Luke 10:11 — Even the very dust of your city, which cleaveth on us, we do wipe off against you: notwithstanding be ye sure of this, that the kingdom of God is come nigh (ἤγγικεν) unto you.
• Luke 12:33 — Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth (ἐγγίζει), neither moth corrupteth.
• Luke 15:1 — Then drew near (ἐγγίζοντες) unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him.
• Luke 15:25 — Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh (ἤγγισεν) to the house, he heard musick and dancing.
• Luke 18:35 — And it came to pass, that as he was come nigh (ἐγγίζειν) unto Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the way side begging:
• Luke 18:40 — And Jesus stood, and commanded him to be brought unto him: and when he was come near (ἐγγίσαντος), he asked him,
• Luke 19:29 — And it came to pass, when he was come nigh (ἤγγισεν) to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount called the mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples,
• Luke 19:37 — And when he was come nigh (Ἐγγίζοντος), even now 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 that they had seen;
• Luke 19:41 — And when he was come near (ἤγγισεν), he beheld the city, and wept over it,
• Luke 21:8 — And he said, Take heed that ye be not deceived: for many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and the time draweth near (ἤγγικεν): go ye not therefore after them.
• Luke 21:20 — And when ye shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that the desolation thereof is nigh (ἤγγικεν).
• Luke 21:28 — And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh (ἐγγίζει).
• Luke 22:1 — Now the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh (Ἤγγιζεν), which is called the Passover.
• Luke 22:47 — And while he yet spake, behold a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near (ἤγγισεν) unto Jesus to kiss him.
• Luke 24:15 — And it came to pass, that, while they communed together and reasoned, Jesus himself drew near (ἐγγίσας), and went with them.
• Luke 24:28 — And they drew nigh (ἤγγισαν) unto the village, whither they went: and he made as though he would have gone further.
• Acts 7:17 — But when the time of the promise drew nigh (Ἤγγιζεν), which God had sworn to Abraham, the people grew and multiplied in Egypt,
• Acts 9:3 — And as he journeyed, he came near (ἐγγίζειν) Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven:
• Acts 10:9 — On the morrow, as they went on their journey, and drew nigh (ἐγγιζόντων) unto the city, Peter went up upon the housetop to pray about the sixth hour:
• Acts 21:33 — Then the chief captain came near (ἐγγίσας), and took him, and commanded him to be bound with two chains; and demanded who he was, and what he had done.
• Acts 22:6 — And it came to pass, that, as I made my journey, and was come nigh (ἐγγίζοντι) unto Damascus about noon, suddenly there shone from heaven a great light round about me.
• Acts 23:15 — Now therefore ye with the council signify to the chief captain that he bring him down unto you to morrow, as though ye would enquire something more perfectly concerning him: and we, or ever he come near (ἐγγίσαι), are ready to kill him.
• Romans 13:12 — The night is far spent, the day is at hand (ἤγγικεν): let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light.
• Philippians 2:30 — Because for the work of Christ he was nigh (ἤγγισεν) unto death, not regarding his life, to supply your lack of service toward me.
• Hebrews 7:19 — For the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope did; by the which we draw nigh (ἐγγίζομεν) unto God.
• Hebrews 10:25 — Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching (ἐγγίζουσαν).
• James 4:8 — Draw nigh (ἐγγίσατε) to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.
• James 4:8 — Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh (ἐγγιεῖ) to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.
• James 5:8 — Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh (ἤγγικεν).
• 1 Peter 4:7 — But the end of all things is at hand (ἤγγικεν): be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.