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NASB | 1 Thessalonians 5:19 Do not quench the Spirit; |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Thessalonians 5:19 Do not quench [subdue, or be unresponsive to the working and guidance of] the [Holy] Spirit. |
Bible Question:
What exactly does it mean in 1 Thess. 5:19 when it says: "Do not quench the Spirit" I find the following from Strongs concerning the word "quench" 4570 sbennumi (sben-noo-mee) a prolonged form of an apparently primary verb; TDNT - 7:165,1009; AV - quench 7, go out 1; 8 v 1) to extinguish, quench 1a) of fire or things on fire 1a1) to be quenched, to go out 1b) metaph. to quench, to suppress, stifle 1b1) of divine influence So from this definition of "quench" what can we conclude that this "quenching of the Spirit" actually means? In Christ zach† |
Bible Answer: greetings , i would like to think that i am on "fire" for God. so in my view , our connection to Him is thru the spirit that he gives us , so to "quench " would be to water it down , talk your self out of the thing the spirit would want of you.... just my thoughts. thanks, suzyq |