σβέννυμι
sbennumiVerbG4570
to extinguish
From: a prolonged form of an apparently primary verb;
Short Definition
to extinguish (literally or figuratively)
Full Lexicon Entry
of fire or things on fire, to quench: with accusative,; pass., [44, 46]. Metaphorical : τὸ πνεῦμα.† ζβέννυμι, for σβ-, T (see WH, Notes, 148).
LXX Usage: chiefly for כָּבָה
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
8 timesAppears 8 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Mark
3
Matthew
2
1 Thessalonians
1
Ephesians
1
Hebrews
1
Key Passages
- 1 Thessalonians 5:19
- Ephesians 6:16
- Hebrews 11:34
- Matthew 12:20
- Matthew 25:8
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