G907

βαπτίζω

baptizō

Verb · From a derivative of βάπτω (G911)

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.

Outline

to dip repeatedly, to immerse, to submerge (of vessels sunk)
to cleanse by dipping or submerging, to wash, to make clean with water, to wash one's self, bathe
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.

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Matthew 3:6

And were baptized of him in Jordan, confessing their sins.

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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 you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire:

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Matthew 3:13

¶ Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him.

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Matthew 3:14

But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me?

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Matthew 3:16

And Jesus, when he was baptized, 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:

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descending like a dove Chariot.

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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 with?

They say unto him, We are able.

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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 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.

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Matthew 28:19

¶ Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:

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teach all nations The Israelites scattered around the world (Deuteronomy 28:64, Ezekiel 36:19, Acts 2:5, James 1:1, etc.).

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Mark 1:4

John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins.

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Mark 1:5

And there went out unto him all the land of Judæa, and they of Jerusalem, and were all baptized of him in the river of Jordan, confessing their sins.

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Mark 1:8

I indeed have baptized you with water: but he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost.

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Mark 1:9

And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in Jordan.

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Mark 6:14

And king Herod heard of him; (for his name was spread abroad:) and he said, That John the Baptist was risen from the dead, and therefore mighty works do shew forth themselves in him.

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Mark 7:4

And when they come from the market, except they wash, 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.

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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 with?

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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:

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Mark 16:16

He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.

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Luke 3:7

Then said he to the multitude that came forth to be baptized of him, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?

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Luke 3:12

Then came also publicans to be baptized, and said unto him, Master, what shall we do?

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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 you with the Holy Ghost and with fire:

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Luke 3:21

Now when all the people were baptized, it came to pass, that Jesus also being baptized, and praying, the heaven was opened,

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Luke 7:29

And all the people that heard him, and the publicans, justified God, being baptized with the baptism of John.

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Luke 7:30

But the Pharisees and lawyers rejected the counsel of God against themselves, being not baptized of him.

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Luke 11:38

And when the Pharisee saw it, he marvelled that he had not first washed before dinner.

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Luke 12:50

But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished!

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John 1:25

And they asked him, and said unto him, Why baptizest thou then, if thou be not that Christ, nor Elias, neither that prophet?

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John 1:26

John answered them, saying, I baptize with water: but there standeth one among you, whom ye know not;

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John 1:28

These things were done in Bethabara beyond Jordan, where John was baptizing.

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John 1:31

And I knew him not: but that he should be made manifest to Israel, therefore am I come baptizing with water.

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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 with the Holy Ghost.

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John 3:22

¶ After these things came Jesus and his disciples into the land of Judæa; and there he tarried with them, and baptized.

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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.

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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, and all men come to him.

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John 4:1

When therefore the Lord knew how the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John,

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John 4:2

(Though Jesus himself baptized not, but his disciples,)

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John 10:40

And went away again beyond Jordan into the place where John at first baptized; and there he abode.

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Acts 1:5

For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence.

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Acts 2:38

Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized 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.

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Acts 2:41

¶ Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.

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Acts 8:12

But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.

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Acts 8:13

Then Simon himself believed also: and when he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were done.

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Acts 8:16

(For as yet he was fallen upon none of them: only they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.)

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Acts 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?

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Acts 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 him.

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Acts 9:18

And immediately there fell from his eyes as it had been scales: and he received sight forthwith, and arose, and was baptized.

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Acts 10:47

Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we?

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Acts 10:48

And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.

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Acts 11:16

Then remembered I the word of the Lord, how that he said,

John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost.

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Acts 16:15

And when she was baptized, 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.

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Acts 16:33

And he took them the same hour of the night, and washed their stripes; and was baptized, he and all his, straightway.

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