Greek Word Study

The meaning of κατακλείω

Understanding katakleíō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

shut up. - to shut down (in a dungeon), i.e. incarcerate

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κατακλείω

Phonetickat-ak-li'-o
Transliterationkatakleíō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

shut up. - to shut down (in a dungeon), i.e. incarcerate

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
Luke 3:20

Added yet this above all, that he shut up John in prison.

Word: κατακλείω (katakleíō)
Acts 26:10

Which thing I also did in Jerusalem: and many of the saints did I shut up in prison, having received authority from the chief priests; and when they were put to death, I gave my voice against them.

Word: κατακλείω (katakleíō)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
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Most Frequent Book
Luke
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