ΣΒΕΣΤΙΚΗΣ, σβεστικης
SBESTIKĒS, sbestikēs
Sounds Like: sves-tee-KEES
Translations: of quenching, of extinguishing, of putting out
From the root: ΣΒΕΣΤΙΚΟΣ
Part of Speech: Adjective
Explanation: This word describes something that has the power or quality of quenching, extinguishing, or putting out, especially fire or light. It is used to indicate a property or characteristic related to stopping something from burning or shining. In the example, it refers to the 'quenching power' of water.
Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine
Instances
Codex Sinaiticus
- Wisdom — 19:20
Swete's Recension of the Greek Septuagint
- Wisdom — 19:20
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