# quench

## Related Ideas:

put out, unquenchable

## Definition:

The term "quench" means to stop something that is demanding to be satisfied. The expression "put out" can also mean the same.

* The term "quench" is usually used in the context of quenching thirst, and means to stop being thirsty by drinking something.
* The expressions "quench" and "put out" can also be used to refer to stopping a fire.
* Both thirst and fire are quenched with water.
* A fire that is "unquenchable" cannot be stopped. It continues to burn.
* Paul uses the term "quench" in a figurative way when he instructs believers to not "quench the Holy Spirit." This means to not discourage people from allowing the Holy Spirit to produce his fruits and gifts in them. Quenching the Holy Spirit means preventing the Holy Spirit from freely manifesting his power and work in people.

(See also: [fruit](../other/fruit.md), [gift](../kt/gift.md), [Holy Spirit](../kt/holyspirit.md))

## Bible References:

* [1 Thessalonians 05:19](rc://en/tn/help/1th/05/19)
* [Ezekiel 20:47](rc://en/tn/help/ezk/20/47)
* [Isaiah 01:31](rc://en/tn/help/isa/01/31)
* [Jeremiah 21:12](rc://en/tn/help/jer/21/12)

## Word Data:

* Strong's: H1846, H3518, H7665, G762, G4570

## Forms Found in the English ULB:

put out, quench, quenched, unquenchable


