Strong's G2807 · Greek
κλείς
kleís
Definition
a key (as shutting a lock), literally or figuratively
KJV: key
Root / derivation: from G2808 (κλείω);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered κλείς across 6 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
6 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Revelation4 verses
I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.
Revelation 3:7And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; These things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of David, he that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth;
Revelation 9:1And the fifth angel sounded, and I saw a star fall from heaven unto the earth: and to him was given the key of the bottomless pit.
Revelation 20:1And I saw an angel come down from heaven, having the key of the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G2807 (kleís) mean?
a key (as shutting a lock), literally or figuratively
How many times does G2807 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G2807 (κλείς) appears in 6 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “key.”
How is kleís translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G2807 is rendered as “key” (4×), “keys” (2×).
Where does the Greek word κλείς come from?
from G2808 (κλείω);