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engizō G1448

ἐγγίζω (engizō) means “to come near” in the TBESG Greek lexicon from STEPBible.

ἐγγίζω Greek · G1448 42 tagged occurrences in 41 verses

Pronunciation guide: eng-id'-zo Strong’s Greek pronunciation spelling.

Lexicon entries

TBESG · G1448

ἐγγίζω · engizō · to come near

ἐγγίζω (ἐγγύς). [in LXX for נגשׁ, קרב, etc. ;] 1. trans., to bring near: Gen.48:10, Isa.5:8. 2. Intrans., to come near: absol., Mat.26:46, Mrk.14:42, Luk.18:40 19:41 21:20, 28 24:15, Act.21:33 23:15; with adv., ὅπου, Luk.12:33; with dative, Luk.7:12 15:1, Luke.15.25 22:47, Act.9:3 10:9 22:6; τ. θεῷ, Heb.7:19, Jas.4:8; before εἰς, Mat.21:1, Mrk.11:1, Luk.18:35 19:29 24:28; πρός, with dative, Luk.19:37; μέχρι θανάτου, Php.2:30; of time, ὥρα, Mat.26:45; ἡμέρα, Rom.13:12, Heb.10:25; καιρός, Mat.21:34, Luk.21:8; χρόνος, Act.7:17; ἑορτή, Luk.22:1; παρουσία, Jas.5:8; τέλος, 1Pe.4:7; ἐρήμωσις, Luk.21:20; ἀπολύτρωσις, Luk.21:28; ἤγγικεν ἡ βασιλεία (for similar expressions in Targ., see Dalman, 106), Mat.3:2 4:17 10:7 Mrk.1:15, Luk.10:9 (ἐφ ̓ ὑμᾶς) 10:11 (cf. προσ-εγγίζω), and see Cremer, 224). † (AS)

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Dodson Greek Lexicon

trans: I bring near; intrans: I come near, approach.

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How translators render G1448

Counts below follow each translation’s tagged words. A rendering can cover a phrase. Differences in text editions and tagging can produce different totals.

BSB rendering counts
Rendering Count
is near 11
drew near 4
he approached 3
they approached 3
came up 2
is approaching 2
was approaching 2
approached 1
approaches 1
approaching 1
draw near 1
gathering around 1
had come near 1
has drawn near 1
he nearly 1
he will draw near 1
is drawing near 1
jesus approached jerusalem 1
we draw near 1
were approaching 1
KJV rendering counts
Rendering Count
is at hand 8
draweth nigh 3
drew near 3
drew nigh 3
was come nigh 3
they drew nigh 2
and drew nigh 1
approacheth 1
approaching 1
came near 1
come near 1
come nigh 1
draw nigh 1
draweth near 1
he came nigh 1
he is at hand 1
he was come near 1
he was come nigh 1
he was nigh 1
he will draw nigh 1
is come nigh 1
is nigh 1
near 1
they came nigh 1
was come near 1
we draw nigh 1

Verses containing G1448

Page 1 of 1. 41 verses in the selected STEP text, printed below in BSB where available. Read each verse in its chapter to follow the author’s thought.

  1. Matthew 3:2 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.”

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  2. Matthew 4:17 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    From that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.”

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  3. Matthew 10:7 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    As you go, preach this message: ‘The kingdom of heaven is near.’

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  4. Matthew 21:1 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent out two disciples,

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  5. Matthew 21:34 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    When the harvest time drew near, he sent his servants to the tenants to collect his share of the fruit.

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  6. Matthew 26:45 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Then He returned to the disciples and said, “Are you still sleeping and resting? Look, the hour is near, and the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.

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  7. Matthew 26:46 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Rise, let us go! See, My betrayer is approaching!”

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  8. Mark 1:15 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    “The time is fulfilled,” He said, “and the kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe in the gospel!”

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  9. Mark 11:1 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent out two of His disciples

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  10. Mark 14:42 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Rise, let us go. See, My betrayer is approaching!”

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  11. Luke 7:12 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    As He approached the town gate, He saw a dead man being carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow. And a large crowd from the town was with her.

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  12. Luke 10:9 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Heal the sick who are there and tell them, ‘The kingdom of God is near you.’

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  13. Luke 10:11 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    ‘Even the dust of your town that clings to our feet, we wipe off as a testimony against you. Yet be sure of this: The kingdom of God is near.’

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  14. Luke 12:33 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide yourselves with purses that will not wear out, an inexhaustible treasure in heaven, where no thief approaches and no moth destroys.

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  15. Luke 15:1 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Now all the tax collectors and sinners were gathering around to listen to Jesus.

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  16. Luke 15:25 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Meanwhile the older son was in the field, and as he approached the house, he heard music and dancing.

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  17. Luke 18:35 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    As Jesus drew near to Jericho, a blind man was sitting beside the road, begging.

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  18. Luke 18:40 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Jesus stopped and directed that the man be brought to Him. When he had come near, Jesus asked him,

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  19. Luke 19:29 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    As He approached Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, He sent out two of His disciples,

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  20. Luke 19:37 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And as He approached the descent from the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of disciples began to praise God joyfully in a loud voice for all the miracles they had seen:

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  21. Luke 19:41 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    As Jesus approached Jerusalem and saw the city, He wept over it

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  22. Luke 21:8 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Jesus answered, “See to it that you are not deceived. For many will come in My name, claiming, ‘I am He,’ and, ‘The time is near.’ Do not follow them.

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  23. Luke 21:20 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, you will know that her desolation is near.

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  24. Luke 21:28 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    When these things begin to happen, stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.”

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  25. Luke 22:1 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Now the Feast of Unleavened Bread, called the Passover, was approaching,

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  26. Luke 22:47 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    While He was still speaking, a crowd arrived, led by the man called Judas, one of the Twelve. He approached Jesus to kiss Him.

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  27. Luke 24:15 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And as they talked and deliberated, Jesus Himself came up and walked along with them.

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  28. Luke 24:28 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    As they approached the village where they were headed, He seemed to be going farther.

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  29. Acts 7:17 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    As the time drew near for God to fulfill His promise to Abraham, our people in Egypt increased greatly in number.

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  30. Acts 9:3 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    As Saul drew near to Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him.

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  31. Acts 10:9 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    The next day at about the sixth hour, as the men were approaching the city on their journey, Peter went up on the roof to pray.

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  32. Acts 21:33 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    The commander came up and arrested Paul, ordering that he be bound with two chains. Then he asked who he was and what he had done.

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  33. Acts 22:6 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    About noon as I was approaching Damascus, suddenly a bright light from heaven flashed around me.

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  34. Acts 23:15 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Now then, you and the Sanhedrin petition the commander to bring him down to you on the pretext of examining his case more carefully. We are ready to kill him on the way.”

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  35. Romans 13:12 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    The night is nearly over; the day has drawn near. So let us lay aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light.

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  36. Philippians 2:30 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    because he nearly died for the work of Christ, risking his life to make up for your deficit of service to me.

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  37. Hebrews 7:19 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    (for the law made nothing perfect), and a better hope is introduced, by which we draw near to God.

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  38. Hebrews 10:25 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Let us not neglect meeting together, as some have made a habit, but let us encourage one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching.

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  39. James 4:8 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.

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  40. James 5:8 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    You, too, be patient and strengthen your hearts, because the Lord’s coming is near.

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  41. 1 Peter 4:7 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear-minded and sober, so that you can pray.

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