κλείω
kleiōVerbG2808
to shut
From: a primary verb;
Short Definition
to close (literally or figuratively)
Full Lexicon Entry
to shut: θύραν; ἄβυσσον; pass., θύρα, (pl.),; δεσμωτήριον; πυλῶνες. Metaphorical, οὐρανόν,; σπλάγχνα; βασιλείαν; absol.; θύραν.
LXX Usage: chiefly for סָגַר
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
15 timesAppears 15 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Revelation
5
Matthew
3
Acts
2
John
2
Luke
2
Key Passages
- 1 John 3:17
- John 20:19
- Luke 4:25
- Matthew 6:6
- Revelation 21:25
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