Quench

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 2Ki 22:17; Son 8:7; Isa 42:3; Jer 4:4; Jer 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 Eph 6:16 the shield of faith quenches the fiery darts of the evil one. In Mar 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 1Th 5:19.

2Sa 14:7 (a) The term is used to describe the destruction of the family name of this hypothetical character.

2Sa 21:17 (a) The killing of David is described by this word. His friends felt that if David were killed in the battle, then that one who guided them, directed them and led them to victory would be destroyed and they would be left without a leader.

Isa 42:3 (a) The word indicates that our lovely Lord would not hinder any believer who is struggling to make progress, to grow in grace, and to become more useful. He would fan the fire in order to encourage the ambitious child of GOD, and would not criticize destructively, nor adversely, so as to hinder the development of any gift. (See also Mat 12:20).

Eph 6:16 (b) We learn from this expression that faith in our blessed Lord and His Word will enable us to conquer Satan and to defeat his purposes and designs.

1Th 5:19 (a) It is the desire of our Lord that we should not in any way hinder the work of the Spirit of GOD in other people. We may grieve the Spirit in ourselves, but we quench Him in others. If we ridicule a Christian who is seeking to serve the Lord, we hinder the Spirit in that person. We are not to do this.