ἄσβεστος
asbestosAdjectiveG0762
unquenchable
From: from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and a derivative of G4570 (σβέννυμι);
Short Definition
not extinguished, i.e. (by implication) perpetual
Full Lexicon Entry
unquenched, unquenchable: πῦρ.
LXX Usage: for נָפַח לֹא, א3 A (ἄκαυστον, א2 B)*
Grammar
Part of Speech Adjective
Morphology G:A
DescriptionGreek Adjective
Occurrences
4 timesAppears 4 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Mark
2
Luke
1
Matthew
1
Key Passages
- Luke 3:17
- Matthew 3:12
- Mark 9:43
- Mark 9:45
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