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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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
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
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |