The term "quencheth" is an archaic form of the verb "quench," which means to extinguish, put out, or suppress. In the context of the Bible, it is often used metaphorically to describe the suppression or extinguishing of spiritual fervor, the Holy Spirit, or divine influence.

Biblical Usage:

1. Quenching the Spirit:
The Apostle Paul admonishes believers not to quench the Spirit in 1 Thessalonians 5:19 : "Do not quench the Spirit." This directive emphasizes the importance of allowing the Holy Spirit to work freely within the life of a believer. Quenching the Spirit can occur through disobedience, neglect of spiritual gifts, or resistance to the Spirit's guidance and conviction. The imagery suggests putting out a fire, indicating that the Spirit's influence should be allowed to burn brightly and not be stifled by human actions or attitudes.

2. Quenching Faith and Zeal:
The concept of quenching is also applicable to faith and spiritual zeal. In Ephesians 6:16 , Paul instructs believers to take up "the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one." Here, the idea is that faith acts as a defense against the attacks of Satan, preventing them from quenching the believer's spiritual fervor and commitment to God.

3. Quenching Love:
The Song of Solomon uses the imagery of quenching in a poetic context to describe the power and intensity of love. Song of Solomon 8:7 states, "Many waters cannot quench love; rivers cannot sweep it away." This verse highlights the enduring and unquenchable nature of true love, which cannot be extinguished by external forces or challenges.

Theological Implications:

The concept of quenching in the Bible underscores the importance of maintaining a vibrant and active spiritual life. Believers are encouraged to nurture their relationship with God, allowing the Holy Spirit to lead and empower them. Quenching the Spirit or spiritual fervor can lead to a diminished capacity to experience God's presence and fulfill His purposes.

Practical Application:

To avoid quenching the Spirit, Christians are encouraged to engage in regular prayer, study of Scripture, and fellowship with other believers. Obedience to God's commands and openness to the Spirit's leading are crucial in maintaining spiritual vitality. Additionally, believers are called to exercise their spiritual gifts and serve others, thereby allowing the Spirit to work through them to accomplish God's will.

In summary, the term "quencheth" serves as a reminder of the potential to suppress spiritual vitality and the necessity of remaining open and responsive to the Holy Spirit's work in one's life.

You Never Enjoy the World Aright
... Wine by its moisture quencheth my thirst, whether I consider it or no: but to see
it flowing from His love who gave it unto man, quencheth the thirst even of ...
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Treatise viii. On Works and Alms.
... Moreover, He says again, "As water extinguisheth fire, so almsgiving quencheth sin."
[3525] Here also it is shown and proved, that as in the laver of saving ...
/.../cyprian/the treatises of cyprian/treatise viii on works and.htm

Thanksgiving for the Declaration of Peace.
... God to thy keeping giveth Our good and happiness, Who woundeth thee and grieveth,
In his own heart doth press Grief's arrow, and in madness He quencheth in the ...
/.../gerhardt/paul gerhardts spiritual songs/thanksgiving for the declaration of.htm

Epistle xxviii. To Theodore, Physician.
... and observe what the Truth says; Give alms, and behold, all things are clean unto
you (Luke 11:41); and this which is written, Even as water quencheth fire, so ...
/.../epistle xxviii to theodore physician.htm

Of the Remedy against the Fifth and Sixth Sources of Weariness.
... erred or sinned, we should bear in mind not only that a "broken spirit is a sacrifice
to God," [1418] but also the saying, "Like as water quencheth fire, so ...
/.../on the catechising of the uninstructed/chapter 14 of the remedy against.htm

On the Words of the Gospel, Matt. vi. 19, "Lay not up for ...
... It is written, "As water quencheth fire, so alms quencheth sin." [2122] Again it
is written, "Shut up alms in the heart of a poor man, and it shall make ...
/.../sermons on selected lessons of the new testament/sermon x on the words.htm

2 Cor. v. 1
... is greater than all he has put last, for to be with Christ is better, than receiving
an incorruptible [body.] But what he means is this: He quencheth not our ...
/.../homilies on the epistles of paul to the corinthians/homily x 2 cor v.htm

John vi. 41, 42
... burning. For it quencheth drought, and comforteth [1312] all things that
are burnt up, not by the sun, but by the fiery darts. For ...
/.../homilies on the gospel of st john and hebrews/homily xlvi john vi 41.htm

John vii. 25-27
... evil desires. In addition to the causes we have mentioned, nothing quencheth
It so much as inhumanity, cruelty, and rapine. For ...
/.../homilies on the gospel of st john and hebrews/homily l john vii 25-27.htm

The Curse Removed
... here and there a lightning, and bind its wings; nay, but when he cometh he bloweth
away all the smoke, he putteth aside all the thunder, he quencheth all the ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 57 1911/the curse removed.htm

Quencheth (1 Occurrence)
...Quencheth (1 Occurrence). Isaiah 42:3 A bruised reed he breaketh not, And dim flax
he quencheth not, To truth he bringeth forth judgment. (YLT). ...
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Quenching (4 Occurrences)

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Quencher (1 Occurrence)

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Breaketh (49 Occurrences)
... (ASV JPS). Isaiah 42:3 A bruised reed he breaketh not, And dim flax he
quencheth not, To truth he bringeth forth judgment. (YLT). ...
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