ἘΓΓΙΟΝ, ἐγγιον
EGGION, eggion
Sounds Like: ENG-gee-on
Translations: nearer, closer
From the root: ἘΓΓΎΣ
Part of Speech: Adverb
Explanation: This word is a comparative adverb meaning 'nearer' or 'closer'. It indicates a position or state of being at a shorter distance or in closer proximity to something or someone. It is often used to describe movement towards a point or an increase in closeness.
Inflection: Comparative, Neuter Singular
Strong’s number: G1451 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' Against Apion
Josephus' Antiquities of the Jews
Josephus' The Jewish War
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No other words from the same root, ἘΓΓΎΣ, appear in our texts.
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