βαπτισμός
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greekNew TestamentNoun · masculine4 occurrences3 books4 verses
Definition
βαπτισμός, -οῦ, ὁ (βαπτίζω), prop., the act of which βάπτισμα is the result;
1. a dipping, washing, lustration: Mark 7:4; of Jewish ceremonial. Hebrews 9:10; in Hebrews 6:2, βαπτισμῶν διδαχήν (-ῆς), "the pl. and the peculiar form seem to be used to include Christian baptism with other lustral rites" (Westc, in l.).
2. baptism: FlJ, Ant., 18, 5, 2 (of John's baptism), and some Fathers (see Soph., see word). Not so in NT, unless ἐν τ. βαπτισμῷ, in the act of baptism, Colossians 2:12, be read with Tr. (Rec., WH, R, -ματι).
Usage patterns
Occurrences
4 total
- Mark 7:4βαπτισμοὺς · [including] the washingAnd on returning from the market, they do not eat unless they wash. And there are many other traditions for them to observe, including the washing of cups, pitchers, kettles, and couches for dining.
- Colossians 2:12βαπτισμῷ · baptismAnd having been buried with Him in baptism, you were raised with Him through your faith in the power of God, who raised Him from the dead.
- Hebrews 6:2βαπτισμῶν · about baptisms…instruction about baptisms, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment.
- Hebrews 9:10βαπτισμοῖς · washingsThey consist only in food and drink and special washings—external regulations imposed until the time of reform.