Illustrations of English words derived from the Greek in the New Testament.
Gaylon West.
Old English caeg "key"; Oxford Dict. says it's of unknown origin. It is thought that "scale" 1580s translated from Latin clavis or French clef. These words
came from the Greek kleis meaning key as shutting a lock. Good video clip on this explanation at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oQQEbc61Lg -accessed (1-28-2014).
Strong's Dictionary: from G2808, κλείω
kleioŻ
kli'-o
A primary verb; to close (literally or figuratively): - shut (up).
Total KJV occurrences: 16
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