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Lexicon :: Strong's G4570 - sbennymi

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σβέννυμι
Transliteration
sbennymi (Key)
Pronunciation
sben'-noo-mee
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
A prolonged form of an apparently primary verb
Dictionary Aids

Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 7:165,1009

Strong’s Definitions

σβέννυμι sbénnymi, sben'-noo-mee; a prolonged form of an apparently primary verb; to extinguish (literally or figuratively):—go out, quench.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 8x

The KJV translates Strong's G4570 in the following manner: quench (7x), go out (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 8x
The KJV translates Strong's G4570 in the following manner: quench (7x), go out (1x).

  1. to extinguish, quench

    1. of fire or things on fire

      1. to be quenched, to go out

    2. metaph. to quench, to suppress, stifle

      1. of divine influence

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
σβέννυμι sbénnymi, sben'-noo-mee; a prolonged form of an apparently primary verb; to extinguish (literally or figuratively):—go out, quench.
STRONGS G4570:
σβέννυμι (ζβέννυμι, 1 Thessalonians 5:19 Tdf. (cf. Sigma)) and (in classics) σβεννύω; future σβέσω; 1 aorist ἐσβεσα; passive, present σβεννυμαι; from Homer down; the Sept. for כִּבָּה and דָּעַך, to extinguish, quench;
a. properly: τί, fire or things on fire, Matthew 12:20; Ephesians 6:16; Hebrews 11:34; passive (the Sept. for כָּבָה), to be quenched, to go out: Matthew 25:8; Mark 9:44, 46 (both which vss. T WH omit; Tr brackets), 48.
b. metaphorically, to quench, i. e. to suppress, stifle: τό πνεῦμα, divine influence, 1 Thessalonians 5:19 (ἀγάπην, Song of Solomon 8:7; τά πάθη, 4 Macc. 16:4; χόλον, Homer, Iliad 9, 678; ὕβριν, Plato, legg. 8, 835 d.; τόν θυμόν, ibid. 10, 888 a.).
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Song of Songs
8:7
Matthew
12:20; 25:8
Mark
9:44; 9:46
Ephesians
6:16
1 Thessalonians
5:19; 5:19
Hebrews
11:34

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G4570 matches the Greek σβέννυμι (sbennymi),
which occurs 35 times in 34 verses in the LXX Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box Lev 6:9

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 6:9 - “Give Aaron and his sons the following instructions regarding the burnt offering. The burnt offering must be left on top of the altar until the next morning, and the fire on the altar must be kept burning all night.

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Unchecked Copy Box Lev 6:12

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 6:12 - Meanwhile, the fire on the altar must be kept burning; it must never go out. Each morning the priest will add fresh wood to the fire and arrange the burnt offering on it. He will then burn the fat of the peace offerings on it.

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Unchecked Copy Box Lev 6:13

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 6:13 - Remember, the fire must be kept burning on the altar at all times. It must never go out.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 14:7

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 14:7 - Now the rest of the family is demanding, ‘Let us have your son. We will execute him for murdering his brother. He doesn’t deserve to inherit his family’s property.’ They want to extinguish the only coal I have left, and my husband’s name and family will disappear from the face of the earth.”

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 21:17

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 21:17 - But Abishai son of Zeruiah came to David’s rescue and killed the Philistine. Then David’s men declared, “You are not going out to battle with us again! Why risk snuffing out the light of Israel?”

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ki 22:17

Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 22:17 - For my people have abandoned me and offered sacrifices to pagan gods, and I am very angry with them for everything they have done. My anger will burn against this place, and it will not be quenched.’

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 29:7

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 29:7 - They also shut the doors to the Temple’s entry room, and they snuffed out the lamps. They stopped burning incense and presenting burnt offerings at the sanctuary of the God of Israel.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 34:25

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 34:25 - For my people have abandoned me and offered sacrifices to pagan gods, and I am very angry with them for everything they have done. My anger will be poured out on this place, and it will not be quenched.’

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 4:10

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 4:10 - The lion roars and the wildcat snarls,
but the teeth of strong lions will be broken.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 16:15

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 16:15 - I wear burlap to show my grief.
My pride lies in the dust.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 18:5

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 18:5 - “Surely the light of the wicked will be snuffed out.
The sparks of their fire will not glow.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 18:6

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 18:6 - The light in their tent will grow dark.
The lamp hanging above them will be quenched.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 21:17

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 21:17 - “Yet the light of the wicked never seems to be extinguished.
Do they ever have trouble?
Does God distribute sorrows to them in anger?

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 30:8

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 30:8 - They are nameless fools,
outcasts from society.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 34:26

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 34:26 - He strikes them down because they are wicked,
doing it openly for all to see.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 40:12

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 40:12 - Humiliate the proud with a glance;
walk on the wicked where they stand.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 10:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 10:7 - We have happy memories of the godly,
but the name of a wicked person rots away.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 13:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 13:9 - The life of the godly is full of light and joy,
but the light of the wicked will be snuffed out.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 20:20

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 20:20 - If you insult your father or mother,
your light will be snuffed out in total darkness.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 24:20

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 24:20 - For evil people have no future;
the light of the wicked will be snuffed out.

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Unchecked Copy Box Sng 8:7

Unchecked Copy BoxSng 8:7 - Many waters cannot quench love,
nor can rivers drown it.
If a man tried to buy love
with all his wealth,
his offer would be utterly scorned.

The Young Woman’s Brothers

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 1:31

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 1:31 - The strongest among you will disappear like straw;
their evil deeds will be the spark that sets it on fire.
They and their evil works will burn up together,
and no one will be able to put out the fire.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 34:10

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 34:10 - This judgment on Edom will never end;
the smoke of its burning will rise forever.
The land will lie deserted from generation to generation.
No one will live there anymore.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 42:3

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 42:3 - He will not crush the weakest reed
or put out a flickering candle.
He will bring justice to all who have been wronged.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 43:17

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 43:17 - I called forth the mighty army of Egypt
with all its chariots and horses.
I drew them beneath the waves, and they drowned,
their lives snuffed out like a smoldering candlewick.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 66:24

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 66:24 - And as they go out, they will see
the dead bodies of those who have rebelled against me.
For the worms that devour them will never die,
and the fire that burns them will never go out.
All who pass by
will view them with utter horror.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 4:4

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 4:4 - O people of Judah and Jerusalem,
surrender your pride and power.
Change your hearts before the LORD,[fn]
or my anger will burn like an unquenchable fire
because of all your sins.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 7:20

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 7:20 - So this is what the Sovereign LORD says: “I will pour out my terrible fury on this place. Its people, animals, trees, and crops will be consumed by the unquenchable fire of my anger.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 17:27

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 17:27 - “‘But if you do not listen to me and refuse to keep the Sabbath holy, and if on the Sabbath day you bring loads of merchandise through the gates of Jerusalem just as on other days, then I will set fire to these gates. The fire will spread to the palaces, and no one will be able to put out the roaring flames.’”

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 21:12

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 21:12 - This is what the LORD says to the dynasty of David:
“‘Give justice each morning to the people you judge!
Help those who have been robbed;
rescue them from their oppressors.
Otherwise, my anger will burn like an unquenchable fire
because of all your sins.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eze 20:47

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 20:47 - Tell the southern wilderness, ‘This is what the Sovereign LORD says: Hear the word of the LORD! I will set you on fire, and every tree, both green and dry, will be burned. The terrible flames will not be quenched and will scorch everything from south to north.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eze 20:48

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 20:48 - And everyone in the world will see that I, the LORD, have set this fire. It will not be put out.’”

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Unchecked Copy Box Eze 32:7

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 32:7 - When I blot you out,
I will veil the heavens and darken the stars.
I will cover the sun with a cloud,
and the moon will not give you its light.

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Unchecked Copy Box Amo 5:6

Unchecked Copy BoxAmo 5:6 - Come back to the LORD and live!
Otherwise, he will roar through Israel[fn] like a fire,
devouring you completely.
Your gods in Bethel
won’t be able to quench the flames.
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