CategoryArchaic Word
Modern Equivalentnear; close; approaching.
KJV Word TypeAdjective / adverb
DefinitionNear; close by; approaching.
Key Verses"The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him." (Psalm 145:18)
KJV Usage NoteCan describe physical nearness, approaching time, or God’s readiness to hear and help.
Common MisunderstandingIt does not mean “almost” only; it can mean near in place, time, or spiritual readiness.
EtymologyFrom Old English nēah (“near”).