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quench

Meaning of “quench”

Sense 1: To put out or extinguish. Sense 2: To satisfy thirst. Sense 3: By figure, to suppress, stop, or deprive of active effect.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
12 occurrences12 verses9 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: 2 Samuel 14:7

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Ephesians 6:16
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Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
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Aboue all, taking the shielde of Faith, wherewith yee shall bee able to quench all the fierie dartes of the wicked.

Complete reference index — all 12 verses
2 Samuel 14:72 Samuel 21:17Psalms 104:11Song of Solomon 8:7Isaiah 1:31Isaiah 42:3Jeremiah 4:4Jeremiah 21:12Amos 5:6Matthew 12:20Ephesians 6:161 Thessalonians 5:19

Where “quench” appears

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2 Samuel2 occurrences
2 versesPsalms1 occurrence
1 verseSong of Solomon1 occurrence
1 verseIsaiah2 occurrences
2 versesJeremiah2 occurrences
2 versesAmos1 occurrence
1 verseMatthew1 occurrence
1 verseEphesians1 occurrence
1 verse1 Thessalonians1 occurrence
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Webster 1828

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To extinguish or put out; to still, repress, allay, check, or stifle; to satisfy thirst.

volume 2, leaf 404, column 1 (main_dictionary)