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King James Bible

Strongs Number: G1451


Greek Word
ἐγγύς
Transliteration
eggus
Phonetic
eng-goos'
Part of Speech
Adverb
Strongs Definition

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

Thayers Definition

1. near, of place and position

a. near

b. 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"

2. of time

a. of times imminent and soon to come pass

Origin
From a primary verb ἄγχω agchō (to squeeze or throttle
Bible Usage
from at hand near nigh (at hand unto) ready.