# G762 ἄσβεστος

ἄσβεστος (ásbestos), Strong’s G762: not extinguished, i.e. (by implication) perpetual KJV: not to be quenched, unquenchable. Occurs 3 times.

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

KJV: not to be quenched, unquenchable

Built from [Α A](https://besorah.bible/word/G1) (the first letter of the alphabet) + [σβέννυμι sbénnymi](https://besorah.bible/word/G4570) (to extinguish)

Occurs 3 times.

## Where it occurs
- [Matthew 3:12](https://besorah.bible/besorah/matthew/3?v=12) — His winnowing fork is in his hand, and he will thoroughly cleanse his threshing floor. He will gather his wheat into…
- [Mark 9:43](https://besorah.bible/besorah/mark/9?v=43) — If your hand causes you to stumble, cut it off. It is better for you to enter into life maimed, rather than having your…
- [Luke 3:17](https://besorah.bible/besorah/luke/3?v=17) — His winnowing fan is in his hand, and he will thoroughly cleanse his threshing floor, and will gather the wheat into…