Strongs Number: G2808
- Greek Word
- κλείω
- Transliteration
- kleiō
- Phonetic
- kli'-o
- Part of Speech
- Verb
- Strongs Definition
-
to close (literally or figuratively)
- Thayers Definition
-
1. to shut, shut up
2. metaph.
a. to cause the heavens to withhold rain
b. to shut up compassion so that it is like a thing inaccessible to one, to be devoid of pity towards one
c. to obstruct the entrance into the kingdom of heaven
- Origin
- A primary verb
- Bible Usage
- shut (up).