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1 Thessalonians 5:19

In 1 Thessalonians 5 of 1 Thessalonians.

Quench not the Spirit.

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τὸtotheὁ (ho)article, accusative, singular, neuter — “the”, the object formG3588the, the definite article.πνεῦμαpneumaSpiritπνεῦμαnoun, accusative, singular, neuter — “Spirit”, the object formG4151wind, breath, spirit.This verse uses “spirit”.the Spiritμὴmēnotμήadverb — “not”G3361not, lest.This verse uses “not”.σβέννυτεsbennuteto extinguishσβέννυμι (sbennumi)verb, present active imperative, 2nd person plural — “to extinguish”, an ongoing or repeated actionG4570(a) I extinguish, quench, (b) I suppress, thwart.This verse uses “extinguish”.

Literal (Young’s Literal Translation)

The Spirit quench not;

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American Standard Version (1901)

Quench not the Spirit;

Young’s Literal Translation

The Spirit quench not;

World English Bible

Don’t quench the Spirit.

Darby Translation

quench not the Spirit;

Douay-Rheims

Extinguish not the spirit.

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  • Isaiah 63:10Isaiah 63:10 · King James VersionBut they rebelled, and vexed his holy Spirit: therefore he was turned to be their enemy, and he fought against them.Isaiah 63:10 · King James VersionOpen the Source

    But they rebelled, and vexed his holy Spirit: therefore he was turned to be their enemy, and he fought against them.

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