Bible Dictionary
CLOSE
To close may mean to shut, fold, restrain, hide, or make inaccessible. Biblical uses include closing a book, restraining people, shutting eyes, closing openings, and keeping silent.
Biblical Usage
Scripture speaks of closing a book, folding something up, closing eyes, restraining, hiding, closing openings, keeping close, and holding peace. “Close places” may mean fortified holds shut in by high walls.