ἐγγὺς

Strong’s Definition

near (literally or figuratively, of place or time)

Etymology & Derivation

from a primary verb ἄγχω (to squeeze or throttle; akin to the base of G0043)

KJV Usage

from , at hand, near, nigh (at hand, unto), ready

Detailed Definition

From Thayer’s Greek Lexicon outline.

• 1.near, of place and position
• 2.near
• 3.of times imminent and soon to come pass
• 4.those who are near access to god
• 5.of time

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