1451. eggus
Lexical Summary
eggus: Near, close, at hand

Original Word: ἐγγύς
Part of Speech: Adverb
Transliteration: eggus
Pronunciation: eng-goos'
Phonetic Spelling: (eng-goos')
KJV: from , at hand, near, nigh (at hand, unto), ready
NASB: near, close, nearby, nearer, ready
Word Origin: [from a primary verb agcho "to squeeze or throttle" (akin to the base of G43 (ἀγκάλη - arms))]

1. near
{literally or figuratively, of place or time}

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
at hand, near, nigh, ready.

From a primary verb agcho (to squeeze or throttle; akin to the base of agkale); near (literally or figuratively, of place or time) -- from, at hand, near, nigh (at hand, unto), ready.

see GREEK agkale

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
of uncertain origin
Definition
near (in place or time)
NASB Translation
close (1), near (27), nearby (1), nearer (1), ready (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 1451: ἔγγιστα

[ἔγγιστα, neuter plural superlative (from ἐγγύς) as adverb, nearest, next: WH (rejected) marginal reading in Mark 6:36 (others, κύκλῳ].

STRONGS NT 1451: ἐγγύςἐγγύς, adverb (from ἐν and γυιον (limb, hand), at hand; (but rather allied with ἄγχι, ἄγχω, anxious, anguish, etc.; see Curtius § 166; Vanicek, p. 22)) (from Homer down), the Sept. for קָרוב; near;

1. of place and position;

a. properly: absolutely, John 19:42 (cf. also 20 G L T Tr WH (but see below)); with the genitive (Matthiae, § 339, 1, p. 812; Winers Grammar, 195 (183); (471 (439); Buttmann, § 132, 24)), Luke 19:11; John 3:23; John 6:19, 23; John 11:18, 54; John 19:20 (Rec., but see above); Acts 1:12; with the dative (Matthiae, § 386, 6; Kühner, § 423, 13; (Jelf, § 592, 2)), Acts 9:38; Acts 27:8.

b. tropically; οἱ ἐγγύς, those who are near of access to God, i. e. Jews, and οἱ μακράν, those who are alien from the true God and the blessings of the theocracy, i. e. Gentiles: Ephesians 2:17 (cf. Isaiah 57:19); ἐγγύς γίνεσθαι, to be brought near, namely, to the blessings of the kingdom of God, Ephesians 2:13 (so with the rabbis not infrequently to make nigh is equivalent to to make a proselyte, cf. Wetstein at the passage cited; (Schottgen, Horae etc. i., 761f; Valck. Schol. 1:363)); ἐγγύς σου τό ῤῆμα ἐστιν, near thee, i. e. at hand, already, as it were, in thy mind, Romans 10:8 from Deuteronomy 30:14 (cf. Buttmann, § 129, 11; Winer's Grammar, 465 (434)).

2. of Time; concerning things imminent and soon to come to pass: Matthew 24:32; Matthew 26:18; Mark 13:28; Luke 21:30, 31; John 2:13; John 6:4; John 7:2; John 11:55; Revelation 1:3; Revelation 22:10; of the near advent of persons: κύριος ἐγγύς, of Christ's return from heaven, Philippians 4:5 (in another sense, of God in Psalm 144:18 (); with the addition ἐπί θύραις, at the door, Matthew 24:33; Mark 13:29; ἐγγύς κατάρας, near to being cursed, Hebrews 6:8; ἀφανισμοῦ, soon to vanish, Hebrews 8:13.

Topical Lexicon
Overview

The term translated “near” or “at hand” weaves through thirty New Testament verses, describing spatial closeness, temporal imminence, and covenantal accessibility. Together the occurrences press a sense of urgency, comfort, and accountability upon God’s people.

Spatial Nearness in Narrative Settings

John 11:18 locates Bethany “about fifteen stadia from Jerusalem,” grounding the Lazarus sign in verifiable proximity.
Acts 1:12 notes that the Mount of Olives lay “a Sabbath day’s journey away,” linking Jesus’ ascension with the soon-to-be-born Church in Jerusalem.
John 19:42 remarks that the tomb was “nearby,” anchoring the resurrection in an identifiable place.
Acts 27:8 records Paul’s ship sailing “near Cnidus,” showing God’s providence amid peril.
• Similar geographical uses in Acts 9:38; 27:8 highlight how physical nearness enables ministry and rescue.

Festal Nearness and Messianic Expectation

John repeatedly ties Jesus’ works to approaching feasts—Passover (John 2:13; 6:4; 11:55) and Tabernacles (John 7:2). The word amplifies mounting expectancy, foreshadowing Jesus as true Passover Lamb and Tabernacles’ fulfillment.

Prophetic and Eschatological Nearness

• “When you see all these things, you will know that He is near, right at the door” (Matthew 24:33; Mark 13:29). Fig-tree imagery marks discernible signs before the Parousia.
• “When you see these things happening, know that the kingdom of God is near” (Luke 21:31).
• Revelation brackets its prophecy with “the time is near” (Revelation 1:3; 22:10), urging watchfulness and obedience.

Redemptive Nearness in Pauline Writings

Romans 10:8: “The word is near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart,” announcing salvation’s accessibility.
Ephesians 2:13 – 17: Gentiles once “far away” are “brought near through the blood of Christ,” now sharing covenant privileges with those already “near.”
• The term thereby proclaims reconciliation and the demolition of ethnic hostility in the new humanity.

Pastoral Consolation and Exhortation

“Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near” (Philippians 4:5). Whether understood as His imminent return or abiding presence, the nearness of Christ undergirds calm, prayerful living (Philippians 4:6 – 7).

Warning Passages

Hebrews 6:8: barren land “is close to being cursed,” urging fruitfulness.
Hebrews 8:13: the obsolete covenant “will soon disappear,” pressing readers to embrace the superior covenant in Christ.

Mission and Ministry Logistics

Acts 9:38 portrays believers summoning Peter because Lydda was “near,” illustrating how geographic proximity fuels compassionate action and miraculous ministry.

Theological Threads

1. Imminence—God’s decisive acts approach; believers must remain alert.
2. Accessibility—salvation is not distant; the gospel is within reach of mouth and heart.
3. Presence—Christ’s nearness comforts, corrects, and empowers His church.

Discipleship Implications

• Proclaim a present-yet-pressing gospel: salvation is available now, and judgment is approaching.
• Foster unity and gentleness, mindful of the Lord’s proximity.
• Live expectantly, allowing the soon-coming kingdom to shape priorities, holiness, and hope.

Forms and Transliterations
έγγιστα έγγιστά εγγυς εγγύς ἐγγύς ἐγγὺς εγγύτατοί εγγύτερον engus engys engýs engỳs
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Matthew 24:32 Adv
GRK: γινώσκετε ὅτι ἐγγὺς τὸ θέρος
NAS: you know that summer is near;
KJV: that summer [is] nigh:
INT: you know that near [is] the summer

Matthew 24:33 Adv
GRK: γινώσκετε ὅτι ἐγγύς ἐστιν ἐπὶ
NAS: recognize that He is near, [right] at the door.
KJV: that it is near, [even] at the doors.
INT: know that near it is at [the]

Matthew 26:18 Adv
GRK: καιρός μου ἐγγύς ἐστιν πρὸς
NAS: My time is near; I [am to] keep
KJV: is at hand; I will keep
INT: time of me near is with

Mark 13:28 Adv
GRK: γινώσκετε ὅτι ἐγγὺς τὸ θέρος
NAS: you know that summer is near.
KJV: summer is near:
INT: you know that near the summer

Mark 13:29 Adv
GRK: γινώσκετε ὅτι ἐγγύς ἐστιν ἐπὶ
NAS: recognize that He is near, [right] at the door.
KJV: that it is nigh, [even] at the doors.
INT: know that near it is at [the]

Luke 19:11 Adv
GRK: διὰ τὸ ἐγγὺς εἶναι Ἰερουσαλὴμ
NAS: because He was near Jerusalem,
KJV: he was nigh to Jerusalem, and
INT: because near was Jerusalem

Luke 21:30 Adv
GRK: ὅτι ἤδη ἐγγὺς τὸ θέρος
NAS: that summer is now near.
KJV: is now nigh at hand.
INT: that already near the summer

Luke 21:31 Adv
GRK: γινώσκετε ὅτι ἐγγύς ἐστιν ἡ
NAS: that the kingdom of God is near.
KJV: of God is nigh at hand.
INT: know that near is the

John 2:13 Adv
GRK: Καὶ ἐγγὺς ἦν τὸ
NAS: of the Jews was near, and Jesus
KJV: passover was at hand, and Jesus
INT: And near was the

John 3:23 Adv
GRK: ἐν Αἰνὼν ἐγγὺς τοῦ Σαλείμ
NAS: in Aenon near Salim,
KJV: in Aenon near to Salim, because
INT: in Aenon near Salim

John 6:4 Adv
GRK: ἦν δὲ ἐγγὺς τὸ πάσχα
NAS: the feast of the Jews, was near.
KJV: of the Jews, was nigh.
INT: was moreover near the passover

John 6:19 Adv
GRK: θαλάσσης καὶ ἐγγὺς τοῦ πλοίου
NAS: and drawing near to the boat;
KJV: and drawing nigh unto the ship: and
INT: sea and near the boat

John 6:23 Adv
GRK: ἐκ Τιβεριάδος ἐγγὺς τοῦ τόπου
NAS: from Tiberias near to the place
KJV: Tiberias nigh unto the place
INT: from Tiberias near the place

John 7:2 Adv
GRK: ἦν δὲ ἐγγὺς ἡ ἑορτὴ
NAS: the Feast of Booths, was near.
KJV: of tabernacles was at hand.
INT: was moreover near the feast

John 11:18 Adv
GRK: ἡ Βηθανία ἐγγὺς τῶν Ἰεροσολύμων
NAS: Now Bethany was near Jerusalem, about
KJV: Bethany was nigh unto Jerusalem, about
INT: Bethany near to Jerusalem

John 11:54 Adv
GRK: τὴν χώραν ἐγγὺς τῆς ἐρήμου
NAS: to the country near the wilderness,
KJV: a country near to the wilderness,
INT: the region near the wilderness

John 11:55 Adv
GRK: Ἦν δὲ ἐγγὺς τὸ πάσχα
NAS: of the Jews was near, and many
KJV: passover was nigh at hand: and many
INT: was moreover near the passover

John 19:20 Adv
GRK: Ἰουδαίων ὅτι ἐγγὺς ἦν ὁ
NAS: was crucified was near the city;
KJV: was nigh to the city:
INT: Jews for near was the

John 19:42 Adv
GRK: Ἰουδαίων ὅτι ἐγγὺς ἦν τὸ
NAS: the tomb was nearby, they laid
KJV: the sepulchre was nigh at hand.
INT: Jews because near was the

Acts 1:12 Adv
GRK: ὅ ἐστιν ἐγγὺς Ἰερουσαλὴμ σαββάτου
NAS: which is near Jerusalem,
KJV: which is from Jerusalem a sabbath
INT: which is near Jerusalem a sabbath's

Acts 9:38 Adv
GRK: ἐγγὺς δὲ οὔσης
NAS: Since Lydda was near Joppa,
KJV: Lydda was nigh to Joppa,
INT: near moreover being

Acts 27:8 Adv
GRK: Λιμένας ᾧ ἐγγὺς ἦν πόλις
NAS: Fair Havens, near which was the city
KJV: The fair havens; nigh whereunto was
INT: Havens to which near was a city

Romans 10:8 Adv
GRK: τί λέγει Ἐγγύς σου τὸ
NAS: THE WORD IS NEAR YOU, IN YOUR MOUTH
KJV: The word is nigh thee, [even] in
INT: what says it Near you the

Ephesians 2:13 Adv
GRK: μακρὰν ἐγενήθητε ἐγγὺς ἐν τῷ
NAS: have been brought near by the blood
KJV: far off are made nigh by the blood
INT: afar off are become near by the

Ephesians 2:17 Adv
GRK: εἰρήνην τοῖς ἐγγύς
NAS: AND PEACE TO THOSE WHO WERE NEAR;
KJV: and to them that were nigh.
INT: peace to those near

Strong's Greek 1451
30 Occurrences


ἐγγὺς — 30 Occ.

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