Greek - English Dictionary
G1451 - Nigh
| Strong's No.: | G1451 |
| Greek: | ἐγγύς |
| Transliteration: | eggus |
| Phonetic: | eng-goos' |
| Word Origin: | From a primary verb ἄγχω agchō (to squeeze or throttle |
| Bible Usage: | from at hand near nigh (at hand unto) ready. |
| 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 |
| Bible References:
Nigh |
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| Translation Occurrences: |
away ( 1 )
from ( 1 )
hand ( 10 )
near ( 2 )
nigh ( 8 )
to ( 5 )
unto ( 3 )
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Definitions are taken from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
by James Strong (S.T.D.) (LL.D.) 1890.
by James Strong (S.T.D.) (LL.D.) 1890.