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Redirected from κλειϲ, replacing lunate sigma Ϲϲ with normal sigma Σσ/ς.

ΚΛΕΙΣ, κλεις

KLEIS, kleis

Sounds Like: KLEES

Translations: key, a key, bolt, a bolt, bar, a bar

From the root: ΚΛΕΙΣ

Part of Speech: Noun

Explanation: This word refers to a key, a bolt, or a bar used for locking or securing something. It can also metaphorically refer to authority or power to open or close, or to a means of access or understanding. It is typically used in the singular or plural to denote physical keys or similar locking mechanisms.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Accusative, or Vocative, Feminine

Strong’s number: G2807 (Lookup on BibleHub)


Instances

Codex Sinaiticus
  • Revelation — 1:18
Josephus' Antiquities of the Jews
Justin Martyr
  • Dialogue with Trypho the Jew — 17:4
Tischendorf's Greek New Testament

From the same root

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