Strong's Greek · G1451
ἐγγύς
engýs
Definitionakin to the base of G43 (ἀγκάλη)); near (literally or figuratively, of place or time)
Derivationfrom a primary verb (to squeeze or throttle;
KJV usagefrom , at hand, near, nigh (at hand, unto), ready
Occurrences30 in the KJV · 30 verses
ἐγγύς in Scripture
Matthew 24:32
Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh:
Matthew 24:33
So likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors.
Matthew 26:18
And he said, Go into the city to such a man, and say unto him, The Master saith, My time is at hand; I will keep the passover at thy house with my disciples.
Mark 13:28
Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When her branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is near:
Mark 13:29
So ye in like manner, when ye shall see these things come to pass, know that it is nigh, even at the doors.
Luke 19:11
And as they heard these things, he added and spake a parable, because he was nigh to Jerusalem, and because they thought that the kingdom of God should immediately appear.
Luke 21:30
When they now shoot forth, ye see and know of your own selves that summer is now nigh at hand.
Luke 21:31
So likewise ye, when ye see these things come to pass, know ye that the kingdom of God is nigh at hand.
John 2:13
And the Jews’ passover was at hand, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem,
John 3:23
And John also was baptizing in Ænon near to Salim, because there was much water there: and they came, and were baptized.
John 6:4
And the passover, a feast of the Jews, was nigh.
John 6:19
So when they had rowed about five and twenty or thirty furlongs, they see Jesus walking on the sea, and drawing nigh unto the ship: and they were afraid.
View all 30 verses