G4570: σβέννυμι
sbénnymi · “to extinguish”
Definition
to extinguish (literally or figuratively)
KJV translates it as: go out, quench
Word origin: a prolonged form of an apparently primary verb;
Extended definition
[in LXX chiefly for כָּבָה ;]
of fire or things on fire, to quench: with accusative, Mat.12:20, Eph.6:16, Heb.11:34; pass., Mat.25:8, Mrk.9:48, [44, 46]. Metaphorical (cf. Sng.8:7, 4Ma.16:4): τὸ πνεῦμα, 1Th.5:19.†
ζβέννυμι, for σβ-, 1Th.5:19 T (see WH, Notes, 148).†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G4570 is translated
- he will quench ×1
- are going out. ×1
- is quenched ×1
- is quenched. ×1
- is quenched.’ ×1
- to quench; ×1
- do quench; ×1
- quenched ×1
Bible verses with G4570 (sbénnymi)
Sbénnymi appears in 8 verses.
- Matthew 12:20
A bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench, till he send forth judgment unto victory.
- Matthew 25:8
And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out.
- Mark 9:44
Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.
- Mark 9:46
Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.
- Mark 9:48
Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.
- Ephesians 6:16
Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:19
Quench not the Spirit.
- Hebrews 11:34
Quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, turned to flight the armies of the aliens.