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2807 κλείς kleis [klice] from 2808 kleio v shut metaph. to shut up compassion; n f; TDNT-3:744,439; [{See TDNT 390 }] AV-key 6; 6

1) a key

1a) since the keeper of the keys has the power to open and to shut

1b) metaph. in the NT to denote power and authority of various kinds