The meaning of “ἐγγύς”
Understanding engýs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
from , at hand, near, nigh (at hand, unto), ready. - akin to the base of ἀγκάλη) - near (literally or figuratively, of p...
ἐγγύς
from , at hand, near, nigh (at hand, unto), ready. - akin to the base of ἀγκάλη) - near (literally or figuratively, of place or time)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 24:33 | “So likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors.” Word: ἐγγύς (engýs) | |
| Luke 21:30 | “When they now shoot forth, ye see and know of your own selves that summer is now nigh at hand.” Word: ἐγγύς (engýs) | |
| Acts 9:38 | “And forasmuch as Lydda was nigh to Joppa, and the disciples had heard that Peter was there, they sent unto him two men, desiring him that he would not delay to come to them.” Word: ἐγγύς (engýs) | |
| Ephesians 2:17 | “And came and preached peace to you which were afar off, and to them that were nigh.” Word: ἐγγύς (engýs) | |
| Hebrews 8:13 | “In that he saith, A new covenant, he hath made the first old. Now that which decayeth and waxeth old is ready to vanish away. ” Word: ἐγγύς (engýs) |