Original Word: ἐγγίζω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: eggizó
Pronunciation: eng-GHEE-zo
Phonetic Spelling: (eng-id'-zo)
Definition: To draw near, to approach, to come near
Meaning: trans: I bring near; intrans: I come near, approach.

approach, be at hand, draw near.

From eggus; to make near, i.e. (reflexively) approach -- approach, be at hand, come (draw) near, be (come, draw) nigh.

see GREEK eggus

1448 eggízō (from 1451 /eggýs, "near") – properly, has drawn close (come near). 1448 (eggízō) occurs 14 times in the Greek perfect tense (indicative mood) in the NT which expresses "extreme closeness, immediate imminence – even a presence ('It is here') because the moment of this coming happened (i.e. at the beginning of Jesus' ministry)" (J. Schlosser).

Word Origin
from eggus
Definition
to make near, refl. to come near
NASB Translation
approached (10), approaching (7), came (1), came close (1), came near (1), come near (2), comes near (2), coming near (1), draw near (3), drawing near (2), hand (7), near (5).

STRONGS NT 1448: ἐγγίζω

ἐγγίζω; imperfect ἠγγιζον; Attic future ἐγγιω (James 4:8 (Alexander Buttmann (1873) 37 (32); with § 13, 1 c.)); 1 aorist ἤγγισα; perfect ἤγγικα (ἐγγύς); in Greek writings from Polybius and Diodorus on; the Sept. for נִגַשׁ and קָרַב.

1. transitive, to bring near, to join one thing to another: Polybius 8, 6, 7; the Sept., Genesis 48:10; Isaiah 5:8.

2. intransitive, to draw or come near, to approach; absolutely, Matthew 21:34; Luke 18:40; (); ; Acts 7:17; Acts 21:33; Acts 23:15; (Hebrews 10:25); perfect ἤγγικε, has come nigh, is at hand: ἡ βασιλεία τοῦ Θεοῦ, Matthew 3:2; Matthew 4:17; Matthew 10:7; Mark 1:15; Luke 10:11; with the addition ἐφ' ὑμᾶς, Luke 10:9; ἡ ἐρήμωσις, Luke 21:20; ἡ ὥρα, Matthew 26:45; ὁ παραδιδούς με, Matthew 26:46; (Mark 14:42 (where Tdf. ἤγγισεν)); ὁ καιρός, Luke 21:8; ἡ ἡμέρα, Romans 13:12; τό τέλος, 1 Peter 4:7; ἡ παρουσία τοῦ κυρίου, James 5:8. Construed with the dative of the person or the place approached: Luke 7:12; Luke 15:1, 25; Luke 22:47: Acts 9:3; Acts 10:9; Acts 22:6; ἐγγίζειν τῷ Θεῷ (in the Sept. used especially of the priests entering the temple to offer sacrifices or to perform other ministrations there, Exodus 19:22; Exodus 34:30; Leviticus 10:3, etc.): to worship God, Matthew 15:8 Rec., from Isaiah 29:13; to turn one's thoughts to God, to become acquainted with him, Hebrews 7:19; ὁ Θεός ἐγγίζει τίνι, God draws near to one in the bestowment of his grace and help, James 4:8. Followed by εἰς and the accusative of the place: Matthew 21:1; Mark 11:1; Luke 18:35; Luke 19:29; Luke 24:28; (followed by πρός with the dative, Luke 19:37, see Buttmann, § 147, 28; others regard this as a pregnant construction, cf. Winer's Grammar, §§ 48, e.; 66, 2 d.); μέχρι θανάτου ἤγγισε, to draw nigh unto, be at the point of, death, Philippians 2:30 (ἐγγίζειν εἰς θάνατον, Job 33:22); with an adverb of place, ὅπου κλέπτης οὐκ ἐγγίζει, Luke 12:33. (Compare: προσεγγίζω.)

Word Origin: Derived from ἐγγύς (engýs), meaning "near" or "close."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H7126 קָרַב (qarab): To come near, approach.
• H7138 קָרוֹב (qarov): Near, close.
• H5066 נָגַשׁ (nagash): To draw near, approach.

These Hebrew terms share a similar semantic range with ἐγγίζω, emphasizing the concept of nearness in both physical and spiritual contexts within the Old Testament.

Usage: The verb ἐγγίζω is used in the New Testament to describe the act of drawing near or approaching, whether in a physical, temporal, or spiritual sense. It is often used to indicate the nearness of the Kingdom of God, the approach of a person to another, or the proximity of an event.

Context: The Greek verb ἐγγίζω appears frequently in the New Testament, emphasizing the concept of nearness in various contexts. It is used both literally and metaphorically, illustrating the multifaceted nature of proximity in biblical theology.

• Literal Proximity: In passages such as Luke 15:1, "Now all the tax collectors and sinners were gathering around to listen to Jesus," ἐγγίζω is used to describe the physical act of people drawing near to Jesus to hear His teachings.

• Temporal Nearness: The term is also employed to denote the imminence of events, as seen in 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.'"

• Spiritual Nearness: ἐγγίζω is significant in conveying the nearness of the Kingdom of God. In Matthew 3:2, John the Baptist declares, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near." This usage underscores the urgency and immediacy of the Kingdom's arrival and the call to repentance.

• Relational Nearness: The verb also highlights relational closeness, as in James 4:8, "Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you." This passage encourages believers to seek a closer relationship with God, promising reciprocal intimacy.

Theologically, ἐγγίζω underscores the accessibility of God and His Kingdom, inviting believers to approach with confidence and readiness. It serves as a reminder of the ever-present opportunity for repentance, relationship, and readiness for the fulfillment of God's promises.

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