Greek Word Study
ἄσβεστος
ásbestos
G762

Quick Facts

Strong's Number
G762
KJV Translations
not to be quenchedunquenchable
Derivation / Root
from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and a derivative of G4570 (σβέννυμι);

Definition of ásbestos

ἄσβεστος (ásbestos) not extinguished, i.e. (by implication) perpetual

Word Origin

This word comes from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and a derivative of G4570 (σβέννυμι); See the root words: G1 (Α), G4570 (σβέννυμι).

KJV Translation Variants

The Greek word ἄσβεστος (ásbestos) is translated into the following English words in the King James Version:

English TranslationStrong's Ref
not to be quenchedG762
unquenchableG762

Translation data from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible.

Related Greek Words

Words sharing the same root or derived from ἄσβεστος.