Greek word study
ἐγγύς G1451
- Transliteration
- engýs
- KJV glosses
- from , at hand, near, nigh (at hand, unto), ready
Lexical summary
akin to the base of G43 (ἀγκάλη))
near (literally or figuratively, of place or time)
Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance
akin to the base of G43 (ἀγκάλη))
near (literally or figuratively, of place or time)
A word’s possible definitions do not determine its meaning in every passage. Meaning is established by grammar, syntax, literary context, and usage.
Source: Strong’s Hebrew and Greek Lexicon. Data source information