Greek word study
βαπτίζω G0907
- Transliteration
- baptízō
- KJV glosses
- Baptist, baptize, wash
Lexical summary
to immerse, submerge
to make whelmed (i.e. fully wet)
used only (in the New Testament) of ceremonial ablution, especially (technically) of the ordinance of Christian baptism
Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance
to immerse, submerge
to make whelmed (i.e. fully wet)
used only (in the New Testament) of ceremonial ablution, especially (technically) of the ordinance of Christian baptism
A word’s possible definitions do not determine its meaning in every passage. Meaning is established by grammar, syntax, literary context, and usage.
Source: Strong’s Hebrew and Greek Lexicon. Data source information