Strong's Number G1451

ἐγγύς

eggus · eng-goos'

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

Strong's Definition:

akin to the base of G43 (ἀγκάλη)); near (literally or figuratively, of place or time)

Usage in the KJV:

nigh 14, at hand 6, nigh at hand 4, near 4, from 1, nigh unto 1, ready 1

Total: 30
Occurs 30 times in the Greek text.

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