Kleís — G2807

G2807 · Greek — κλείς

Pronunciation: klice

Definition

feminine noun

a key (as shutting a lock), literally or figuratively

  1. a key. Since the keeper of the keys has the power to open and to shut, the word κλείς is figuratively used in the N. T. to denote power and authority of various kinds viz. τοῦ φρέατος, to open or unlock the pit

Usually translated as

key

Origin

from G2808

Occurrences

Kleís occurs 6 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Matthew (1), Luke (1), Revelation (4)

Strong's Lexicon — K