/Greek/G4570

Strong's G4570 · Greek

σβέννυμι

sbénnymi

Number

G4570

Language

Greek

Original word

σβέννυμι

Transliteration

sbénnymi

KJV occurrences

8 verses

Definition

to extinguish (literally or figuratively)

KJV: go out, quench

Root / derivation: a prolonged form of an apparently primary verb;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered σβέννυμι across 8 verses.

Quenched4×

is3×

Quench3×

he1×

out1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

8 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew2 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.

Mark3 verses

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.

Ephesians1 verse

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 Thessalonians1 verse

1 Thessalonians 5:19

Quench not the Spirit.

Hebrews1 verse

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.

Topics that use this word

Hell Commandments Offence Warfare of Saints Abed-Nego Armor Bridegroom Christ, the Prophet Devil, the Faith Fools Judgment

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G4570 (sbénnymi) mean?

to extinguish (literally or figuratively)

How many times does G4570 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G4570 (σβέννυμι) appears in 8 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “Quenched.”

How is sbénnymi translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G4570 is rendered as “Quenched” (4×), “is” (3×), “Quench” (3×), “he” (1×), among other words.

Where does the Greek word σβέννυμι come from?

a prolonged form of an apparently primary verb;