Strong's Number G2808

κλείω

kleio · kli'-o

Transliteration:

kleio{kli'-o}

Word Origin:

a primary verb

Part of Speech:

verb

Strong's Definition:

to close (literally or figuratively)

Usage in the KJV:

shut 11, shut up 2

Total: 16
Occurs 16 times in the Greek text.

Definition:

to shut, shut up
metaph.
1. to cause the heavens to withhold rain
2. to shut up compassion so that it is like a thing inaccessible to one, to be devoid of pity towards one
3. to obstruct the entrance into the kingdom of heaven