κλεὶς
kleís
key
Physical mechanism or instrument for locking or unlocking (especially doors, gates, or chests); figuratively, the power or authority to open or close access (to a place, knowledge, or role). Primarily denotes an implement used to secure or bar entry by locking, but extends by metaphor to represent authority or control over access, particularly in official, administrative, or spiritual contexts.
Revelation 9:1 · Word #20
Lexicon G2807
| Lemma | κλείς |
| Transliteration | kleís |
| Strong's | G2807 |
| Definition | Physical mechanism or instrument for locking or unlocking (especially doors, gates, or chests); figuratively, the power or authority to open or close access (to a place, knowledge, or role). Primarily denotes an implement used to secure or bar entry by locking, but extends by metaphor to represent authority or control over access, particularly in official, administrative, or spiritual contexts. |
Morphology N NOM F SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | NOM — Nominative — The subject of the sentence |
| Gender | F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | key |
| Literal | key |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | κλείς |
| Strong's | G2807 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G2807-04
keys
| Morphological Notes | Noun, accusative feminine plural (Gr,N,,,,,AFP): direct-object form, feminine gender, plural number. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun κλείς denotes an instrument used to shut or open access, extending metaphorically to authority over entry. The accusative feminine plural form is reflected by the simple plural English noun "keys." |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
key
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | 'Keys' is plural, but Greek 'κλεὶς' here is singular; context and Greek form require singular 'key'. |