ΣΒΕΝΝΥΕΙΝ, σβεννυειν
SBENNYEIN, sbennyein
Sounds Like: SVEN-noo-ane
Translations: to quench, to extinguish, to put out, to suppress
From the root: ΣΒΕΝΝΥΩ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This verb means to put out or extinguish, typically referring to fire, light, or a flame. It can also be used metaphorically to mean to suppress or stifle something, like a feeling or a movement. It describes the action of causing something to cease burning or shining.
Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive
Strong’s number: G4570 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' The Jewish War
From the same root
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