Bible Encyclopedias
Quench
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
kwench , kwensh : Where the word is used of fire or of thirst it has the usual meaning: "to allay," "to extinguish," "to suppress," "to cool." In the Old Testament it is frequently applied to the affections and passions (see 2 Kings 22:17; Song of Solomon 8:7; Isaiah 42:3; Jeremiah 4:4; Jeremiah 21:12 ). Quenching the coal or the light of Israel may mean slaying a dear one or a brilliant leader. In the New Testament it is also used figuratively , as in Ephesians 6:16 the shield of faith quenches the fiery darts of the evil one. In Mark 9:48 , σβέννυμι , sbénnumi , and its derivative are applied with reference to Gehenna (translated "hell"). The same word is also used of resisting the gifts of the Holy Spirit in 1 Thessalonians 5:19 .
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Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. Entry for 'Quench'. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/isb/q/quench.html. 1915.