Transliteration: engus · adverb
| Meaning | near |
|---|---|
| Part of speech | adverb |
| Frequency | 30x in the New Testament |
| Key inflected forms | ἐγγὺς, ἐγγύς, Ἐγγύς |
| Example verses | Matt 24:32 · Matt 24:33 · Matt 26:18 · Mark 13:28 · Mark 13:29 |
ἐγγύς (engus) is a adverb that occurs 30 times in the Greek New Testament (Koine). It means “near” and first appears in Matt 24:32.
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