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Lexicon :: Strong's G907 - baptizō

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βαπτίζω
Transliteration
baptizō (Key)
Pronunciation
bap-tid'-zo
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
From a derivative of βάπτω (G911)
mGNT
77x in 28 unique form(s)
TR
80x in 28 unique form(s)
LXX
2x in 2 unique form(s)
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TDNT Reference: 1:529,92

Strong’s Definitions

βαπτίζω baptízō, bap-tid'-zo; from a derivative of G911; 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:—Baptist, baptize, wash.


KJV Translation Count — Total: 80x

The KJV translates Strong's G907 in the following manner: baptize (76), wash (2x), baptist (1x), baptized (with G2258) (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 80x
The KJV translates Strong's G907 in the following manner: baptize (76), wash (2x), baptist (1x), baptized (with G2258) (1x).
  1. to dip repeatedly, to immerse, to submerge (of vessels sunk)

  2. to cleanse by dipping or submerging, to wash, to make clean with water, to wash one's self, bathe

  3. to overwhelm

    "Note on Baptism in Ac. Baptism in water (such as John's) is distinguished from baptism with the Holy Spirit (i. 5, etc.). Those who receive the latter, however, may also be baptized in water (cf. xi. 16 with x. 47); and there is one example of people who had previously received John's baptism receiving Christian baptism as a preliminary to receiving the Spirit (xix. 3 ff.). John's was a baptism of repentance (xiii. 24; xix. 4), as was also Christian baptism (ii. 38), but as John's pointed forward to Jesus (xix. 4), it became obsolete when He came. Christian baptism followed faith in the Lord Jesus (xvi. 31 ff.); it was associated with His name (ii. 38; viii. 16, etc.), which was invoked by the person baptized (xxii. 16); it signified the remission (ii. 38) or washing away of sins (xxii. 16); sometimes it preceded (ii. 38; viii. 15 ff.; xix. 5), sometimes followed (x. 47 f.) the receiving of the Spirit." (F. F. Bruce. The Acts of the Apostles [Greek Text Commentary], London: Tyndale, 1952, p. 98, n. 1.)

    This word should not be confused with baptô (911). The clearest example that shows the meaning of baptizo is a text from the Greek poet and physician Nicander, who lived about 200 B.C. It is a recipe for making pickles and is helpful because it uses both words. Nicander says that in order to make a pickle, the vegetable should first be 'dipped' (baptô) into boiling water and then 'baptised' (baptizô) in the vinegar solution. Both verbs concern the immersing of vegetables in a solution. But the first is temporary. The second, the act of baptising the vegetable, produces a permanent change.

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
βαπτίζω baptízō, bap-tid'-zo; from a derivative of G911; 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:—Baptist, baptize, wash.
STRONGS G907:
βαπτίζω; [imperfect ἐβάπτιζον]; future βαπτίσω; 1 aorist ἐβάπτισα; passive [present βαπτίζομαι]; imperfect ἐβαπτιζόμην; perfect participle βεβαπτισμένος; 1 aorist ἐβαπτίσθην; 1 future βαπτισθήσομαι; 1 aorist middle ἐβαπτισάμην; (frequently [?] from βάπτω, like βαλλίζω from βάλλω); here and there in Plato, Polybius, Diodorus, Strabo, Josephus, Plutarch, others.
I.
1. properly, to dip repeatedly, to immerge, submerge (of vessels sunk, Polybius 1, 51, 6; 8, 8, 4; of animals, Diodorus 1, 36).
2. to cleanse by dipping or submerging, to wash, to make clean with water; in the middle and the 1 aorist passive to wash oneself, bathe; so Mark 7:4 [where WH text ῥαντίσωνται]; Luke 11:38 (2 Kings 5:14 ἐβαπτίσατο ἐν τῷ Ἰορδάνῃ, for טָבַל; Sir. 31:30 (Sir. 34:30); Judith 12:7).
3. metaphorically, to overwhelm, as ἰδιώτας ταῖς ἐισφοραῖς, Diodorus 1, 73; ὀφλήμασι, Plutarch, Galba 21; τῇ συμφορᾷ βεβαπτισμένος, Heliodorus Aeth. 2, 3; and alone, to inflict great and abounding calamities on one: ἐβάπτισαν τὴν πόλιν, Josephus, b. j. 4, 3, 3; ἀνομία με βαπτίζει, Isaiah 21:4 Sept. hence, βαπτίζεσθαι βάπτισμα (cf. Winers Grammar, 225 (211); [Buttmann, 148 (129)]; cf. λούεσθαι τὸ λουτρόν, Aelian de nat. an. 3, 42), to be overwhelmed with calamities, of those who must bear them, Matthew 20:22f Rec.; Mark 10:38; Luke 12:50 (cf. the German etwas auszubaden haben, and the use of the word e. g. respecting those who cross a river with difficulty, ἕως τῶν μαστῶν οἱ πεζοὶ βαπτιζόμενοι διέβαινον, Polybius 3, 72, 4; [for examples see Sophocles' Lexicon under the word; also T. J. Conant, Baptizein, its meaning and use, N. Y. 1864 (printed also as an Appendix to their revised version of the Gospel of Matthew by the "American Bible Union"); and especially four works by J. W. Dale entitled Classic, Judaic, Johannic, Christic, Baptism, Phil. 1867ff; D. B. Ford, Studies on the Bapt. Quest. (including a review of Dr. Dale's works), Bost. 1879]).
II. 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 (see βάπτισμα, 3), 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; [for patristic references respecting the mode, ministrant, subjects, etc. of the rite, cf. Sophocles Lexicon, under the word; Dict. of Chris. Antiq. under the word Baptism].
a. The word is used absolutely, to administer the rite of ablution, to baptize (Vulg. baptizo; Tertullian tingo, tinguo [cf. mergito, de corona mil. § 3]): Mark 1:4; John 1:25f, 28; John 3:22f, 26; John 4:2; John 10:40; 1 Corinthians 1:17; with the cognate noun τὸ βάπτισμα, Acts 19:4; βαπτίζων substantively equivalent to βαπτιστης, Mark 6:14 [Mark 6:24 T Tr WH]. τινά, John 4:1; Acts 8:38; 1 Corinthians 1:14, 16. Passive to be baptized: Matthew 3:13f, 16; Mark 16:16; Luke 3:21; Acts 2:41; Acts 8:12, 13, [Acts 8:36]; Acts 10:47; 16:15; 1 Corinthians 1:15 L T Tr WH; 1 Cor 10:2 L T Tr marginal reading. WH marginal reading. Passive in a reflexive sense [i. e. middle, cf. Winers Grammar, § 38, 3], to allow oneself to be initiated by baptism, to receive baptism: [Luke 3:7, 12); Luke 7:30; Acts 2:38; Acts 9:18; Acts 16:33; Acts 18:8; with the cognate noun τὸ βάπτισμα added, Luke 7:29; 1 aorist middle, 1 Corinthians 10:2 (L T Tr marginal reading WH marginal reading ἐβαπτίσθησαν [cf. Winer's Grammar, § 38, 4 b.]); Acts 22:16. followed by a dative of the thing with which baptism is performed, ὕδατι, see bb. below.
b. with prepositions;
aa. εἰς, to mark the element into which the immersion is made: εἰς τὸν Ἰορδάνην, Mark 1:9. to mark the end: εἰς μετάνοιαν, to bind one to repentance, Matthew 3:11; εἰς τὸ Ἰωάννου βάπτισμα, to bind to the duties imposed by John's baptism, Acts 19:3 [cf. Winer's Grammar, 397 (371)]; εἰς ὄνομά τινος, to profess the name (see ὄνομα, 2) of one whose follower we become, Matthew 28:19; Acts 8:16; Acts 19:5; 1 Corinthians 1:13, 15; εἰς ἄφεσιν ἁμαρτιῶν, to obtain the forgiveness of sins, Acts 2:38; εἰς τὸν Μωυσῆν, to follow Moses as a leader, 1 Corinthians 10:2. to indicate the effect: εἰς ἕν σῶμα, to unite together into one body by baptism, 1 Corinthians 12:13; εἰς Χριστόν, εἰς τὸν θάνατον αὐτοῦ, to bring by baptism into fellowship with Christ, into fellowship in his death, by which fellowship we have died to sin, Galatians 3:27; Romans 6:3 [cf. Meyer on the latter passive, Ellicott on the former].
bb. ἐν, with the dative of the thing in which one is immersed: ἐν τῷ Ἰορδάνῃ, Mark 1:5; ἐν τῷ ὕδατι, John 1:31 (L T Tr WH ἐν ὕδ., but compare Meyer at the passage [who makes the article deictic]). of the thing used in baptizing: ἐν ὕδατι, Matthew 3:11; Mark 1:8 [T WH Tr marginal reading omit; Tr text brackets ἐν]; John 1:26, 33; cf. Buttmann, § 133, 19; [cf. Winers Grammar, 412 (384); see ἐν, I. 5 d. α.]; with the simple dative, ὕδατι, Luke 3:16; Acts 1:5; Acts 11:16. ἐν πνεύματι ἁγίῳ, to imbue richly with the Holy Spirit (just as its large bestowment is called an outpouring): Matthew 3:11; Mark 1:8 [L Tr brackets ἐν]; Luke 3:16; John 1:33; Acts 1:5; Acts 11:16; with the addition καὶ πυρί to overwhelm with fire (those who do not repent), i. e. to subject them to the terrible penalties of hell, Matthew 3:11. ἐν ὀνόματι τοῦ κυρίου, by the authority of the Lord, Acts 10:48.
cc. Passive ἐπὶ [L Tr WH ἐν] τῷ ὀνόματι Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ, relying on the name of Jesus Christ, i. e. reposing one's hope on him, Acts 2:38.
dd. ὑπὲρ τῶν νεκρῶν on behalf of the dead, i. e. to promote their eternal salvation by undergoing baptism in their stead, 1 Corinthians 15:29; cf. [Winers Grammar, 175 (165); 279 (262); 382 (358); Meyer (or Beet) at the passage]; especially Neander at the passage; Rückert, Progr. on the passage, Jen. 1847; Paret in Ewald's Jahrb. d. biblical Wissensch. ix., p. 247; [cf. B. D. under the word Baptism XII. Alex.'s Kitto ibid. VI.].
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

2 Kings
5:14
Isaiah
21:4
Matthew
3:11; 3:11; 3:11; 3:11; 3:13; 3:16; 20:22; 28:19
Mark
1:4; 1:5; 1:8; 1:8; 1:9; 6:14; 6:24; 7:4; 10:38; 16:16
Luke
3:7; 3:12; 3:16; 3:16; 3:21; 7:29; 7:30; 11:38; 12:50
John
1:25; 1:26; 1:28; 1:31; 1:33; 1:33; 3:22; 3:26; 4:1; 4:2; 10:40
Acts
1:5; 1:5; 2:38; 2:38; 2:38; 2:41; 8:12; 8:13; 8:16; 8:36; 8:38; 9:18; 10:47; 10:48; 11:16; 11:16; 16:15; 16:33; 18:8; 19:3; 19:4; 19:5; 22:16
Romans
6:3
1 Corinthians
1:13; 1:14; 1:15; 1:15; 1:16; 1:17; 10:2; 10:2; 10:2; 12:13; 15:29
Galatians
3:27

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G907 matches the Greek βαπτίζω (baptizō),
which occurs 80 times in 65 verses in the TR Greek.

Page 1 / 2 (Mat 3:6–Act 16:33)

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 3:6 - And were baptized G907 of him in Jordan, confessing their sins.
Unchecked Copy BoxMat 3:11 - I indeed baptize G907 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 G907 you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire:
Unchecked Copy BoxMat 3:13 - Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized G907 of him.
Unchecked Copy BoxMat 3:14 - But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized G907 of thee, and comest thou to me?
Unchecked Copy BoxMat 3:16 - And Jesus, when he was baptized, G907 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:
Unchecked Copy BoxMat 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 G907 with the baptism that I am baptized with? G907 They say unto him, We are able.
Unchecked Copy BoxMat 20:23 - And he saith unto them, Ye shall drink indeed of my cup, and be baptized G907 with the baptism that I am baptized with: G907 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.
Unchecked Copy BoxMat 28:19 - Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing G907 them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
Unchecked Copy BoxMar 1:4 - John did baptize G907 in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins.
Unchecked Copy BoxMar 1:5 - And there went out unto him all the land of Judaea, and they of Jerusalem, and were G907  all baptized G907 of him in the river of Jordan, confessing their sins.
Unchecked Copy BoxMar 1:8 - I indeed have baptized G907 you with water: but he shall baptize G907 you with the Holy Ghost.
Unchecked Copy BoxMar 1:9 - And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized G907 of John in Jordan.
Unchecked Copy BoxMar 6:14 - And king Herod heard of him; (for his name was spread abroad:) and he said, That John the Baptist G907 was risen from the dead, and therefore mighty works do shew forth themselves in him.
Unchecked Copy BoxMar 7:4 - And when they come from the market, except they wash, G907 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.
Unchecked Copy BoxMar 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 G907 with the baptism that I am baptized with? G907
Unchecked Copy BoxMar 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 G907 shall ye be baptized: G907
Unchecked Copy BoxMar 16:16 - He that believeth and is baptized G907 shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.
Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 3:7 - Then said he to the multitude that came forth to be baptized G907 of him, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?
Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 3:12 - Then came also publicans to be baptized, G907 and said unto him, Master, what shall we do?
Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 3:16 - John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize G907 you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: he shall baptize G907 you with the Holy Ghost and with fire:
Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 3:21 - Now when all the people were baptized, G907 it came to pass, that Jesus also being baptized, G907 and praying, the heaven was opened,
Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 7:29 - And all the people that heard him, and the publicans, justified God, being baptized G907 with the baptism of John.
Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 7:30 - But the Pharisees and lawyers rejected the counsel of God against themselves, being G907  not baptized G907 of him.
Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 11:38 - And when the Pharisee saw it, he marvelled that he had G907  not first washed G907 before dinner.
Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 12:50 - But I have a baptism to be baptized with; G907 and how am I straitened till it be accomplished!
Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 1:25 - And they asked him, and said unto him, Why baptizest thou G907 then, if thou be not that Christ, nor Elias, neither that prophet?
Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 1:26 - John answered them, saying, I baptize G907 with water: but there standeth one among you, whom ye know not;
Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 1:28 - These things were done in Bethabara beyond Jordan, where John was baptizing. G907
Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 1:31 - And I knew him not: but that he should be made manifest to Israel, therefore am I come baptizing G907 with water.
Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 1:33 - And I knew him not: but he that sent me to baptize G907 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 G907 with the Holy Ghost.
Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 3:22 - After these things came Jesus and his disciples into the land of Judaea; and there he tarried with them, and baptized. G907
Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 3:23 - And John also was baptizing G907 in Aenon near to Salim, because there was much water there: and they came, and were baptized. G907
Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 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, G907 and all men come to him.
Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 4:1 - When therefore the Lord knew how the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized G907 more disciples than John,
Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 4:2 - (Though Jesus himself baptized G907 not, but his disciples,)
Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 10:40 - And went away again beyond Jordan into the place where John at first baptized; G907 and there he abode.
Unchecked Copy BoxAct 1:5 - For John truly baptized G907 with water; but ye shall be baptized G907 with the Holy Ghost not many days hence.
Unchecked Copy BoxAct 2:38 - Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized G907 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.
Unchecked Copy BoxAct 2:41 - Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: G907 and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.
Unchecked Copy BoxAct 8:12 - But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, G907 both men and women.
Unchecked Copy BoxAct 8:13 - Then Simon himself believed also: and when he was baptized, G907 he continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were done.
Unchecked Copy BoxAct 8:16 - (For as yet he was fallen upon none of them: only they were baptized G907 in the name of the Lord Jesus.)
Unchecked Copy BoxAct 8:36 - And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized? G907
Unchecked Copy BoxAct 8:38 - And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized G907 him.
Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:18 - And immediately there fell from his eyes as it had been scales: and he received sight forthwith, and arose, and was baptized. G907
Unchecked Copy BoxAct 10:47 - Can any man forbid water, that these should G907  not be baptized, G907 which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we?
Unchecked Copy BoxAct 10:48 - And he commanded them to be baptized G907 in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.
Unchecked Copy BoxAct 11:16 - Then remembered I the word of the Lord, how that he said, John indeed baptized G907 with water; but ye shall be baptized G907 with the Holy Ghost.
Unchecked Copy BoxAct 16:15 - And when she was baptized, G907 and her household, she besought us, saying, If ye have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house, and abide there. And she constrained us.
Unchecked Copy BoxAct 16:33 - And he took them the same hour of the night, and washed their stripes; and was baptized, G907 he and all his, straightway.

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