Lexical Summary eggus: Near, close, at hand Original Word: ἐγγύς 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 Originof 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: ὁ κύριος ἐγγύς, of Christ's return from heaven, Philippians 4:5 (in another sense, of God in Psalm 144:18 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Discipleship Implications • Proclaim a present-yet-pressing gospel: salvation is available now, and judgment is approaching. Englishman's Concordance Matthew 24:32 AdvGRK: 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 Matthew 26:18 Adv Mark 13:28 Adv Mark 13:29 Adv Luke 19:11 Adv Luke 21:30 Adv Luke 21:31 Adv John 2:13 Adv John 3:23 Adv John 6:4 Adv John 6:19 Adv John 6:23 Adv John 7:2 Adv John 11:18 Adv John 11:54 Adv John 11:55 Adv John 19:20 Adv John 19:42 Adv Acts 1:12 Adv Acts 9:38 Adv Acts 27:8 Adv Romans 10:8 Adv Ephesians 2:13 Adv Ephesians 2:17 Adv |
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