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κατακλείω G2623

G2623 is the Greek word κατακλείω, transliterated katakleíō. The King James Version most often renders it shut up.

Word: κατακλείωTransliteration: katakleíōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

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

Where it comes from

from G2596 (κατά) and G2808 (κλείω).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

shut up 2×did 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: shut up.

Verses using κατακλείω

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

Luke 3:20 · KJV

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

Acts 26:10 · KJV

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.

Common questions

What does Strong's G2623 mean?

G2623 is the Greek word κατακλείω (katakleíō), meaning to shut down (in a dungeon), i.e. incarcerate.

How is G2623 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it shut up (2 times), did (1 time).

How many times does G2623 appear in the Bible?

κατακλείω (katakleíō) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G2623 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G2596 (κατά) and G2808 (κλείω).

Nearby entries

G2620 · κατακαυχάομαι — to exult against (i.e. over)G2621 · κατάκειμαι — to lie down, i.e. (by implication) be sick…G2622 · κατακλάω — to break down, i.e. divide G2624 · κατακληροδοτέω — to be a giver of lots to each, i.e. (by…G2625 · κατακλίνω — to recline down, i.e. (specially) to take a…G2626 · κατακλύζω — to dash (wash) down, i.e. (by implication) to deluge

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