The term "extinguished" in the biblical context often refers to the quenching or putting out of a flame, light, or life. It is used metaphorically to describe the cessation of life, the end of divine judgment, or the suppression of spiritual fervor. The imagery of extinguishing is powerful in Scripture, symbolizing the finality and completeness of an action.

Old Testament Usage

In the Old Testament, the concept of extinguishing is frequently associated with the end of life or the cessation of God's wrath. For example, in 2 Samuel 21:17, David's men protect him from battle, saying, "You must not go out with us to battle anymore, so that the lamp of Israel will not be extinguished." Here, the "lamp of Israel" symbolizes the life and leadership of David, which is crucial for the nation's well-being.

The imagery of extinguishing is also used in the context of divine judgment. In Isaiah 43:17, God speaks of the destruction of the enemies of Israel: "who brings out the chariot and horse, the army and the mighty man (they will lie down together, they will not rise again; they have been extinguished, quenched like a wick)." This passage highlights the totality of God's judgment against those who oppose His people.

New Testament Usage

In the New Testament, the concept of extinguishing is often related to spiritual matters. The Apostle Paul uses this imagery in 1 Thessalonians 5:19, where he instructs believers, "Do not extinguish the Spirit." This exhortation warns against suppressing the work and influence of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer and the church. The Spirit's presence is likened to a flame that should be kept burning brightly, not quenched or put out.

Theological Implications

Theologically, the idea of extinguishing carries significant weight. It serves as a reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of maintaining spiritual vigilance. The extinguishing of life or light in Scripture often points to the consequences of sin and disobedience, as well as the finality of God's judgment. Conversely, the call to not extinguish the Spirit emphasizes the need for continual openness to God's guidance and empowerment.

Practical Application

For believers, the concept of extinguishing serves as both a warning and an encouragement. It warns against actions and attitudes that can lead to spiritual decline or the loss of divine favor. At the same time, it encourages believers to nurture their spiritual lives, ensuring that the flame of faith remains vibrant and active. This involves regular prayer, engagement with Scripture, and participation in the life of the church, all of which help to keep the Spirit's fire burning brightly within.(imp. & p. p.) of Extinguish.762. asbestos -- unquenched, unquenchable
... Word Origin from alpha (as a neg. prefix) and sbestos (quenched, extinguished)
Definition unquenched, unquenchable NASB Word Usage unquenchable (3). ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/762.htm - 6k1846. daak -- to go out, be extinguished
... 1845, 1846. daak. 1847 . to go out, be extinguished. Transliteration: daak
Phonetic Spelling: (daw-ak') Short Definition: goes. Word Origin a prim. ...
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3518. kabah -- to be quenched or extinguished, to go out
... kabah. 3519 . to be quenched or extinguished, to go out. Transliteration: kabah
Phonetic Spelling: (kaw-baw') Short Definition: quenched. Word Origin a prim. ...
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2193. zaak -- to extinguish
... to extinguish. Transliteration: zaak Phonetic Spelling: (zaw-ak') Short Definition:
extinguished. ... root Definition to extinguish NASB Word Usage extinguished (1). ...
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That Bodily Lusts are not Extinguished Except by the Entire ...
... Prolegomena. Chapter XI. That bodily lusts are not extinguished except by
the entire rooting out of vice. For it is an impossibility ...
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Neither Body nor Soul Extinguished at Death.
... Book I. Chapter 21."Neither Body Nor Soul Extinguished at Death. And so
faith clings to the assurance, and we must believe that ...
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That the Ultimate Reason for Believing Miracles is the Omnipotence ...
... touch, and though it, like other fountains, extinguishes a lighted torch, yet, unlike
other fountains, and in a surprising manner, kindles an extinguished torch ...
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Columban.
... O that I had the fuel with which perpetually to feed that fire, that it might
never more be extinguished, but might constantly increase in me! ...
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What the Oil in the Lamps Means.
... So long, then, as this people treasured up nourishment for the light, supplying
oil by their works, the light of continence was not extinguished among them ...
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And I Joseph Begged the Body of Jesus, and Put it in a New Tomb...
... of the nails of the robber crucified along with Thee, and the shining light of the
letter of Thy Godhead, [2045] the fire indeed was extinguished, not being ...
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Of the Soul, and the Opinion of Philosophers Concerning It.
... For if the soul appears to be extinguished when the blood is poured forth through
a wound, or is exhausted by the heat of fevers, it does not therefore follow ...
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Notwithstanding the Depravity of Man's Soul by Original Sin, There ...
... For that which is derived from God is rather obscured than extinguished. It
can be obscured, indeed, because it is not God; extinguished ...
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1 Thessalonians v. 19-22
... this light have rendered it more bright and shining, as, for instance, Paul and
Peter, and all those Saints; while others have even extinguished it, as the ...
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Of the Priesthood of Jesus Foretold by the Prophets.
... that He might prepare a temple for God, and might be scorched [653] as a brand with
fire"that is, might endure tortures from men, and at last be extinguished ...
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Extinguished (14 Occurrences)
...Extinguished (14 Occurrences). ... Job 6:17 By the time they are warm they have been
cut off, By its being hot they have been Extinguished from their place. (YLT). ...
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Extinct (3 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (a.) Extinguished; quenched; no longer existing;
as, an extinct volcano. 2. (a.) Without a survivor ...
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Extinguish (6 Occurrences)

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Quench (14 Occurrences)
... 2. (vt) To cool suddenly, as heated steel, in tempering. 3. (vi) To become extinguished;
to go out; to become calm or cool. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. ...
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Vilifying (1 Occurrence)
... Vilifying (1 Occurrence). Proverbs 20:20 Whoso is vilifying his father and his mother,
Extinguished is his lamp in blackness of darkness. (YLT). ...
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Naboth (18 Occurrences)
... The house of Ahab was extinguished by him. Not one of all his great men
and his kinsfolk and his priests did Jehu spare (10:11). ...
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Jabeshgilead (12 Occurrences)
... Judges 21:8-14). After the battles at Gibeah, that tribe was almost extinguished,
only six hundred men remaining. An expedition went ...
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Jabesh-gilead (12 Occurrences)
... Judges 21:8-14). After the battles at Gibeah, that tribe was almost extinguished,
only six hundred men remaining. An expedition went ...
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Johanan (31 Occurrences)
... with them. "The flight of Gedaliah's community to Egypt extinguished the
last remaining spark of life in the Jewish state. The work ...
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Locust (25 Occurrences)
... anguish; all faces lose their colour' (Joel 2:6). No walls can stop them; no ditches
arrest them; fires kindled in their path are forthwith extinguished by the ...
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