ἐγγίζω engízō

Greek · Strong's G1448 · used 43 times in 42 verses

Meaning

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

In the King James Version: approach, be at hand, come (draw) near, be (come, draw) nigh

Derivation: from G1451 (ἐγγύς);

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Where it is used

Matthew 3:2 and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.”
Matthew 4:17 From that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.”
Matthew 10:7 As you go, preach this message: ‘The kingdom of heaven is near.’
Matthew 15:8 ‘These people honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me.
Matthew 21:1 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent out two disciples,
Matthew 21:34 When the harvest time drew near, he sent his servants to the tenants to collect his share of the fruit.
Matthew 26:45 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.
Matthew 26:46 Rise, let us go! See, My betrayer is approaching!”
Mark 1:15 “The time is fulfilled,” He said, “and the kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe in the gospel!”
Mark 11:1 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent out two of His disciples
Mark 14:42 Rise, let us go. See, My betrayer is approaching!”
Luke 7:12 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.
Luke 10:9 Heal the sick who are there and tell them, ‘The kingdom of God is near you.’
Luke 10:11 ‘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.’
Luke 12:33 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.
Luke 15:1 Now all the tax collectors and sinners were gathering around to listen to Jesus.
Luke 15:25 Meanwhile the older son was in the field, and as he approached the house, he heard music and dancing.
Luke 18:35 As Jesus drew near to Jericho, a blind man was sitting beside the road, begging.
Luke 18:40 Jesus stopped and directed that the man be brought to Him. When he had come near, Jesus asked him,
Luke 19:29 As He approached Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, He sent out two of His disciples,
Luke 19:37 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:
Luke 19:41 As Jesus approached Jerusalem and saw the city, He wept over it
Luke 21:8 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.
Luke 21:20 But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, you will know that her desolation is near.
Luke 21:28 When these things begin to happen, stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.”
Luke 22:1 Now the Feast of Unleavened Bread, called the Passover, was approaching,
Luke 22:47 While He was still speaking, a crowd arrived, led by the man called Judas, one of the Twelve. He approached Jesus to kiss Him.
Luke 24:15 And as they talked and deliberated, Jesus Himself came up and walked along with them.
Luke 24:28 As they approached the village where they were headed, He seemed to be going farther.
Acts 7:17 As the time drew near for God to fulfill His promise to Abraham, our people in Egypt increased greatly in number.
Acts 9:3 As Saul drew near to Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him.
Acts 10:9 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.
Acts 21:33 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.
Acts 22:6 About noon as I was approaching Damascus, suddenly a bright light from heaven flashed around me.
Acts 23:15 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.”
Romans 13:12 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.
Philippians 2:30 because he nearly died for the work of Christ, risking his life to make up for your deficit of service to me.
Hebrews 7:19 (for the law made nothing perfect), and a better hope is introduced, by which we draw near to God.
Hebrews 10:25 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.
James 4:8 Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.
James 5:8 You, too, be patient and strengthen your hearts, because the Lord’s coming is near.
1 Peter 4:7 The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear-minded and sober, so that you can pray.