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ἄσβεστος G762
G762 is the Greek word ἄσβεστος, transliterated ásbestos. The King James Version most often renders it unquenchable.
What it means
not extinguished, i.e. (by implication) perpetual.
Where it comes from
from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and a derivative of G4570 (σβέννυμι).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: not to be quenched, unquenchable.
Verses using ἄσβεστος
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
Matthew 3:12 · KJV
Whose fan is in his hand, and he will throughly purge his floor, and gather his wheat into the garner; but he will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.
Common questions
What does Strong's G762 mean?
G762 is the Greek word ἄσβεστος (ásbestos), meaning not extinguished, i.e. (by implication) perpetual.
How is G762 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it unquenchable (1 time).
How many times does G762 appear in the Bible?
ἄσβεστος (ásbestos) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G762 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and a derivative of G4570 (σβέννυμι).
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