Engizō ἐγγίζω

Engizō (Greek ἐγγίζω, Strong's G1448) is a Greek verb meaning “to come near”. It occurs 43 times in 42 verses of the New Testament.

Definition

From the STEPBible Brief Lexicon of Greek (based on Abbott-Smith), STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0.

Translated as

Verses

Every verse with Engizō, with the English words that translate it highlighted (KJV or BSB; other translations show the KJV here).

Matthew

• Matthew 3:2
  And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.”
• Matthew 4:17
  From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.From that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.”
• Matthew 10:7
  And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand.As you go, preach this message: ‘The kingdom of heaven is near.’
• Matthew 15:8
  This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me.‘These people honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me.
• Matthew 21:1
  And when they drew nigh unto Jerusalem, and were come to Bethphage, unto the mount of Olives, then sent Jesus two disciples,As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent out two disciples,
• Matthew 21:34
  And when the time of the fruit drew near, he sent his servants to the husbandmen, that they might receive the fruits of it.When the harvest time drew near, he sent his servants to the tenants to collect his share of the fruit.
• 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, and the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.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 be going: behold, he is at hand that doth betray me.Rise, let us go! See, My betrayer is approaching!”

Mark

• Mark 1:15
  And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.“The time is fulfilled,” He said, “and the kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe in the gospel!”
• Mark 11:1
  And when they came nigh to Jerusalem, unto Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount of Olives, he sendeth forth two of his disciples,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 up, let us go; lo, he that betrayeth me is at hand.Rise, let us go. See, My betrayer is approaching!”

Luke

• Luke 7:12
  Now when he came nigh 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.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
  And heal the sick that are therein, and say unto them, The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.Heal the sick who are there and tell them, ‘The kingdom of God is near 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 unto you.‘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 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, neither moth corrupteth.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
  Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him.Now all the tax collectors and sinners were gathering around to listen to Jesus.
• Luke 15:25
  Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard musick and dancing.Meanwhile the older son was in the field, and as he approached the house, he heard music and dancing.
• Luke 18:35
  And it came to pass, that as he was come nigh unto Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the way side begging:As Jesus drew near to Jericho, a blind man was sitting beside the road, begging.
• Luke 18:40
  And Jesus stood, and commanded him to be brought unto him: and when he was come near, he asked him,Jesus stopped and directed that the man be brought to Him. When he had been brought near, Jesus asked him,
• Luke 19:29
  And it came to pass, when he was come nigh to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount called the mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples,As He approached Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, He sent out two of His disciples,
• Luke 19:37
  And when he was come nigh, 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;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
  And when he was come near, he beheld the city, and wept over it,As Jesus approached Jerusalem and saw the city, He 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: go ye not therefore after them.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
  And when ye shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that the desolation thereof is nigh.But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, you will know that her desolation is near.
• 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.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 drew nigh, which is called the Passover.Now the Feast of Unleavened Bread, called the Passover, was approaching,
• 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 unto Jesus to kiss him.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 it came to pass, that, while they communed together and reasoned, Jesus himself drew near, and went with them.And as they talked and deliberated, Jesus Himself came up and walked along with them.
• Luke 24:28
  And they drew nigh unto the village, whither they went: and he made as though he would have gone further.As they approached the village where they were headed, He seemed to be going farther.

Acts

• Acts 7:17
  But when the time of the promise drew nigh, which God had sworn to Abraham, the people grew and multiplied in Egypt,As the time drew near for God to fulfill His promise to Abraham, our people in Egypt increased greatly in number.
• Acts 9:3
  And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven:As Saul drew near to Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him.
• Acts 10:9
  On the morrow, as they went on their journey, and drew nigh unto the city, Peter went up upon the housetop to pray about the sixth hour: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
  Then the chief captain came near, and took him, and commanded him to be bound with two chains; and demanded who he was, and what he had done.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
  And it came to pass, that, as I made my journey, and was come nigh unto Damascus about noon, suddenly there shone from heaven a great light round about me.About noon as I was approaching Damascus, suddenly a bright light from heaven flashed around 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, are ready to kill him.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

• Romans 13:12
  The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light.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

• Philippians 2:30
  Because for the work of Christ he was nigh unto death, not regarding his life, to supply your lack of service toward me.because he nearly died for the work of Christ, risking his life to make up for your deficit of service to me.

Hebrews

• Hebrews 7:19
  For the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope did; by the which we draw nigh unto God.(for the law made nothing perfect), and a better hope is introduced, by which we draw near to 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.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

• James 4:8
  Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.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
  Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh.You, too, be patient and strengthen your hearts, because the Lord’s coming is near.

1 Peter

• 1 Peter 4:7
  But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear-minded and sober, so that you can pray.

Notes

1. Definition and verse list from STEPBible's tagged Hebrew Old Testament (TAHOT) and Greek New Testament (TAGNT) and Brief Lexicons, STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0.
2. English renderings from the public-domain KJV with Strong's numbers (eBible.org) and the Berean Standard Bible interlinear (public domain).