ἐγγὺς
eggus
near
from a primary verb (to squeeze or throttle; akin to the base of ἀγκάλη); near (literally or figuratively, of place or time):--from , at hand, near, nigh (at hand, unto), ready.
Ephesians 2:13 · Word #12
Lexicon G1451
| Lemma | ἐγγύς |
| Transliteration | engýs |
| Strong's | G1451 |
| In-context | near |
| Literal | near |
Morphology ADV
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADV — Adverb — Modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἐγγύς |
| Strong's | G1451 |
SIBI-P1 G1451-01
near-at-hand
| Root | ἐγγύς (engýs) |
| Core Meanings | near, close, at hand, imminent, nearby (in space or time) |
| Semantic Range | spatial nearness (physically close), temporal nearness (soon, imminent), relational nearness (intimate or accessible), readiness or immediacy. |
| Conceptual Significance | In biblical usage, ἐγγύς often marks the nearness of God, the kingdom, or decisive events, underscoring urgency and covenantal immediacy. It conveys not merely distance but the pressing closeness of divine action or fulfillment. |
| Morphological Notes | Gr,D — adverb; indeclinable; expresses proximity in space or time and modifies verbs, adjectives, or entire clauses. |
| Rendering Rationale | The rendering "near-at-hand" preserves the core spatial and temporal sense of close proximity inherent in ἐγγύς, while conveying immediacy. As an adverb (Gr,D), it functions to modify verbs or clauses, so the English rendering reflects its adverbial force without adding nominal or verbal features. |
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Word Usage (30 occurrences of G1451)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew 24:32 | ἐγγὺς | eggus | |
| Matthew 24:33 | ἐγγύς | eggus | |
| Matthew 26:18 | ἐγγύς | eggus |