Baptízō — G907

Definition

verb

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

1. properly, to dip repeatedly, to immerge, submerge
2. to cleanse by dipping or submerging, to wash, to make clean with water
3. metaphorically, to overwhelm, as ἰδιωτας ταῖς ἐισφοραις, Diodorus 1, 73

1. In the N. T. it is used particularly of the rite of sacred ablution, first instituted by John the Baptist, afterward by Christ's command received by Christians and adjusted to the contents and nature of their religion , viz., an immersion in water, performed as a sign of the removal of sin, and administered to those who, impelled by a desire for salvation, sought admission to the benefits of the Messiah's kingdom
1. The word is used absolutely, to administer the rite of ablution, to baptize (Vulg.baptizo; Tertulliantingo,tinguo )
2. with prepositions

Usually translated as

baptize, Baptist, wash

Origin

from a derivative of G911

• báptō (G911)

Occurrences

Baptízō occurs 80 times in 65 verses of the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Matthew (8), Mark (9), Luke (8), John (11), Acts (19), Romans (1), 1 Corinthians (8), Galatians (1)

• Matthew 3:6 — And were baptized (ἐβαπτίζοντο) of him in Jordan, confessing their sins.
• Matthew 3:11 — I indeed baptize (βαπτίζω) you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire:
• Matthew 3:11 — I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize (βαπτίσει) you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire:
• Matthew 3:13 — Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized (βαπτισθῆναι) of him.
• Matthew 3:14 — But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized (βαπτισθῆναι) of thee, and comest thou to me?
• Matthew 3:16 — And Jesus, when he was baptized (βαπτισθεὶς), went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him:
• Matthew 20:22 — But Jesus answered and said, Ye know not what ye ask. Are ye able to drink of the cup that I shall drink of, and to be baptized (βαπτίζομαι) with the baptism that I am baptized with? They say unto him, We are able.
• Matthew 20:22 — But Jesus answered and said, Ye know not what ye ask. Are ye able to drink of the cup that I shall drink of, and to be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized (βαπτισθῆναι) with? They say unto him, We are able.
• Matthew 20:23 — And he saith unto them, Ye shall drink indeed of my cup, and be baptized (βαπτίζομαι) with the baptism that I am baptized with: but to sit on my right hand, and on my left, is not mine to give, but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared of my Father.
• Matthew 20:23 — And he saith unto them, Ye shall drink indeed of my cup, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized (βαπτισθήσεσθε) with: but to sit on my right hand, and on my left, is not mine to give, but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared of my Father.
• Matthew 28:19 — Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing (βαπτίζοντες) them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
• Mark 1:4 — John did baptize (βαπτίζων) in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins.
• Mark 1:5 — And there went out unto him all the land of Judæa, and they of Jerusalem, and were all baptized (ἐβαπτίζοντο) of him in the river of Jordan, confessing their sins.
• Mark 1:8 — I indeed have baptized (ἐβάπτισα) you with water: but he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost.
• Mark 1:8 — I indeed have baptized you with water: but he shall baptize (βαπτίσει) you with the Holy Ghost.
• Mark 1:9 — And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized (ἐβαπτίσθη) of John in Jordan.
• Mark 6:14 — And king Herod heard of him; (for his name was spread abroad:) and he said, That John the Baptist (βαπτίζων) was risen from the dead, and therefore mighty works do shew forth themselves in him.
• Mark 7:4 — And when they come from the market, except they wash (βαπτίσωνται), they eat not. And many other things there be, which they have received to hold, as the washing of cups, and pots, brasen vessels, and of tables.
• Mark 10:38 — But Jesus said unto them, Ye know not what ye ask: can ye drink of the cup that I drink of? and be baptized (βαπτίζομαι) with the baptism that I am baptized with?
• Mark 10:38 — But Jesus said unto them, Ye know not what ye ask: can ye drink of the cup that I drink of? and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized (βαπτισθῆναι) with?
• Mark 10:39 — And they said unto him, We can. And Jesus said unto them, Ye shall indeed drink of the cup that I drink of; and with the baptism that I am baptized (βαπτίζομαι) withal shall ye be baptized:
• Mark 10:39 — And they said unto him, We can. And Jesus said unto them, Ye shall indeed drink of the cup that I drink of; and with the baptism that I am baptized withal shall ye be baptized (βαπτισθήσεσθε):
• Mark 16:16 — He that believeth and is baptized (βαπτισθεὶς) shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.
• Luke 3:7 — Then said he to the multitude that came forth to be baptized (βαπτισθῆναι) of him, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?
• Luke 3:12 — Then came also publicans to be baptized (βαπτισθῆναι), and said unto him, Master, what shall we do?
• Luke 3:16 — John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize (βαπτίζω) you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire:
• Luke 3:16 — John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: he shall baptize (βαπτίσει) you with the Holy Ghost and with fire:
• Luke 3:21 — Now when all the people were baptized (βαπτισθῆναι), it came to pass, that Jesus also being baptized, and praying, the heaven was opened,
• Luke 3:21 — Now when all the people were baptized, it came to pass, that Jesus also being baptized (βαπτισθέντος), and praying, the heaven was opened,
• Luke 7:29 — And all the people that heard him, and the publicans, justified God, being baptized (βαπτισθέντες) with the baptism of John.
• Luke 7:30 — But the Pharisees and lawyers rejected the counsel of God against themselves, being not baptized (βαπτισθέντες) of him.
• Luke 11:38 — And when the Pharisee saw it, he marvelled that he had not first washed (ἐβαπτίσθη) before dinner.
• Luke 12:50 — But I have a baptism to be baptized (βαπτισθῆναι) with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished!
• John 1:25 — And they asked him, and said unto him, Why baptizest (βαπτίζεις) thou then, if thou be not that Christ, nor Elias, neither that prophet?
• John 1:26 — John answered them, saying, I baptize (βαπτίζω) with water: but there standeth one among you, whom ye know not;
• John 1:28 — These things were done in Bethabara beyond Jordan, where John was baptizing (βαπτίζων).
• John 1:31 — And I knew him not: but that he should be made manifest to Israel, therefore am I come baptizing (βαπτίζων) with water.
• John 1:33 — And I knew him not: but he that sent me to baptize (βαπτίζειν) with water, the same said unto me, Upon whom thou shalt see the Spirit descending, and remaining on him, the same is he which baptizeth with the Holy Ghost.
• John 1:33 — And I knew him not: but he that sent me to baptize with water, the same said unto me, Upon whom thou shalt see the Spirit descending, and remaining on him, the same is he which baptizeth (βαπτίζων) with the Holy Ghost.
• John 3:22 — After these things came Jesus and his disciples into the land of Judæa; and there he tarried with them, and baptized (ἐβάπτιζεν).
• John 3:23 — And John also was baptizing (βαπτίζων) in Ænon near to Salim, because there was much water there: and they came, and were baptized.
• John 3:23 — And John also was baptizing in Ænon near to Salim, because there was much water there: and they came, and were baptized (ἐβαπτίζοντο).
• John 3:26 — And they came unto John, and said unto him, Rabbi, he that was with thee beyond Jordan, to whom thou barest witness, behold, the same baptizeth (βαπτίζει), and all men come to him.
• John 4:1 — When therefore the Lord knew how the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized (βαπτίζει) more disciples than John,
• John 4:2 — (Though Jesus himself baptized (ἐβάπτιζεν) not, but his disciples,)
• John 10:40 — And went away again beyond Jordan into the place where John at first baptized (βαπτίζων); and there he abode.
• Acts 1:5 — For John truly baptized (ἐβάπτισεν) with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence.
• Acts 1:5 — For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized (βαπτισθήσεσθε) with the Holy Ghost not many days hence.
• Acts 2:38 — Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized (βαπτισθήτω) every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
• Acts 2:41 — Then they that gladly received his word were baptized (ἐβαπτίσθησαν): and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.