| Strong#: | 2808 // kleiw kleio |
| Orig: | v // a primary verb |
| NASB: | ==>close(1), closed(1), closes(1), locked(1), shut(11), shuts(1). |
| AV=16 | ==>shut 12, shut up 4 |
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| Definition: | 1) to shut, shut up
2) metaph.
2a) to cause the heavens to withhold rain
2b) to shut up compassion so that it is like a thing inaccessible
to one, to be devoid of pity towards one
2c) to obstruct the entrance into the kingdom of heaven
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| NASB: | to shut: |
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