Sbénnymi — G4570

Definition

verb

to extinguish (literally or figuratively)

1. properly
2. metaphorically, to quench, i. e. to suppress, stifle

Usually translated as

quench, go out

Origin

a prolonged form of an apparently primary verb

Occurrences

Sbénnymi occurs 8 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Matthew (2), Mark (3), Ephesians (1), 1 Thessalonians (1), Hebrews (1)

• Matthew 12:20 — A bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench (σβέσει), 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 (σβέννυνται).
• Mark 9:44 — Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched (σβέννυται).
• Mark 9:46 — Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched (σβέννυται).
• Mark 9:48 — Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched (σβέννυται).
• Ephesians 6:16 — Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench (σβέσαι) all the fiery darts of the wicked.
• 1 Thessalonians 5:19 — Quench (σβέννυτε) not the Spirit.
• Hebrews 11:34 — Quenched (ἔσβεσαν) 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.