ἐγγίζω
engízō
“to make near, i.e. (reflexively) approach”
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Definition
From Mounce's Concise Greek-English Dictionary
Strong’s Definition
to make near, i.e. (reflexively) approach
Mounce Concise Greek-English Dictionary
pr. to cause to approach; in NT intrans. to approach, draw near, Mt. 21:1; Lk. 18:35; met. to be at hand, Mt. 3:2; 4:17; μέχρι θανάτου ἐγγίζειν, to be at the point of death, Phil. 2:30; from Hebrew to draw near to God, to offer Him reverence and worship, Mt. 15:8; Heb. 7:19; Jas. 4:8; used of God, to draw near to men, assist them, bestow favors on them, Jas. 4:8
Translated in KJV as
approachbe at handcome (draw) nearbe (come, draw) nigh
Etymology
from G1451 (ἐγγύς);
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