Strong's Concordance/Greek/G2808

Strong's G2808 · Greek

κλείω

kleio · /kli'-o/

Number
G2808
Language
Greek
Original word
κλείω
Transliteration
kleio
Pronunciation
kli'-o
KJV occurrences
15 verses

Definition

a primary verb; to close (literally or figuratively):--shut (up).

KJV: shut (up)

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered κλείω across 15 verses.

shut11×
up4×
shutteth2×
is1×
shall1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

15 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew3 verses
Luke2 verses
John2 verses
Acts2 verses
1 John1 verse
Revelation5 verses
Revelation 3:7

And 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 3:8

I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name.

Revelation 11:6

These have power to shut heaven, that it rain not in the days of their prophecy: and have power over waters to turn them to blood, and to smite the earth with all plagues, as often as they will.

Revelation 20:3

And cast him into the bottomless pit, and shut him up, and set a seal upon him, that he should deceive the nations no more, till the thousand years should be fulfilled: and after that he must be loosed a little season.

Revelation 21:25

And the gates of it shall not be shut at all by day: for there shall be no night there.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G2808 (kleio) mean?

a primary verb; to close (literally or figuratively):--shut (up).

How many times does G2808 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G2808 (κλείω) appears in 15 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “shut.”

How is kleio translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G2808 is rendered as “shut” (11×), “up” (4×), “shutteth” (2×), “is” (1×), among other words.