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σβέννυμι G4570
G4570 is the Greek word σβέννυμι, transliterated sbénnymi. The King James Version most often renders it quench.
What it means
to extinguish (literally or figuratively).
Where it comes from
a prolonged form of an apparently primary verb.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 8 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: go out, quench.
Verses using σβέννυμι
All 7 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 12:20 · KJV
A bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench, till he send forth judgment unto victory.
Mark 9:44 · KJV
Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.
Mark 9:46 · KJV
Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.
Mark 9:48 · KJV
Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.
Ephesians 6:16 · KJV
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 · KJV
Quench not the Spirit.
Hebrews 11:34 · KJV
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.
Common questions
What does Strong's G4570 mean?
G4570 is the Greek word σβέννυμι (sbénnymi), meaning to extinguish (literally or figuratively).
How is G4570 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it quench (3 times), is (3 times), he (1 time), quenched (1 time).
How many times does G4570 appear in the Bible?
σβέννυμι (sbénnymi) is tagged in 7 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G4570 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: a prolonged form of an apparently primary verb.
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