Strong's Number 1451

Transliteration:

eggus {eng-goos'}

Word Origin:

from a primary verb agcho (to squeeze or throttle; akin to the base of 43)

TDNT:

2:330,194

Part of Speech:

verb

Usage in the KJV:

nigh 13, at hand 6, nigh at hand 4, near 4, from 1, nigh unto 1, ready 1

Total: 30

Definition:

near, of place and position
1. near
2. those who are near access to God
  1. Jews, as opposed to those who are alien from God and his blessings
  2. The Rabbis used the term "to make nigh" as equivalent to "to make a proselyte"
of time
1. of times imminent and soon to come pass