6 occurrences

'Nearly' in the Bible

So the sun remained still and the moon stood in place until the nation settled their score with their enemies. This is recorded, is it not, in the book of Jashar? The sun stood in place in the middle of the sky and seemed not to be in a hurry to set for nearly an entire day.

Verse ConceptsBooksBooks, Not PreservedSkyOne DayHistorical BooksSunSunshineThe Moonmovement

She nagged him every day with this speech, pestering him until he was annoyed nearly to death.

Verse ConceptsAsceticism, TypesIrritationTroubling Individualsnagging

Now as for me, my feet nearly stumbled, as I almost lost my step.

Verse ConceptsFeeling Lost

Indeed, you oppressed me so much that I nearly fell, but the LORD helped me.

Verse ConceptsPressingAbasing PeopleGod HelpsSupporthurting

Though the arrogant nearly destroyed me on earth, I did not abandon your precepts.

Verse ConceptsPersecution, Attitudes ToAfflicted To DeathNot Forsaking God

But they strongly urged him, "Stay with us, because it is almost evening and the daylight is nearly gone." So he went in to stay with them.

Verse ConceptsEveningGuestsHospitality, Examples OfHospitality Towards ChristDinnerEvenings For Jesus And His DisciplesStaying TemporarilyReceiving Jesus As A Guest

Bible Theasaurus

Closely (88 instances)
Intimately (23 instances)
Nearly (27 instances)
Virtually (9 instances)
Well-Nigh (6 instances)

Reverse Interlinear

Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
ἐγγίζω 
Eggizo 
draw nigh , be at hand , come nigh , come near , draw near ,
Usage: 28

ἀναγκαῖος 
Anagkaios 
Usage: 8

ἐγγύς 
Eggus 
nigh , at hand , nigh at hand , near , from , nigh unto , ready
Usage: 23

ἐγγύτερον 
Egguteron 
Usage: 1

πλησίον 
Plesion 
Usage: 12

προσάγω 
Prosago 
Usage: 3

προσέρχομαι 
Proserchomai 
come , come to , come unto , go to , go unto , draw near ,
Usage: 79

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