Strong's Lexicon baptisma: Baptism Original Word: βάπτισμα Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb βαπτίζω (baptizō), meaning "to dip, immerse, or submerge." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "baptisma," the concept of ritual washing can be linked to Hebrew terms such as טָבַל (tabal, Strong's H2881), meaning "to dip" or "to immerse," and מִקְוֶה (miqveh, Strong's H4723), referring to a collection of water used for purification. Usage: In the New Testament, "baptisma" refers to the act of baptism, a ceremonial immersion in water, symbolizing purification or consecration. It is a key rite of initiation into the Christian faith, representing repentance, the washing away of sins, and the believer's identification with the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Cultural and Historical Background: Baptism has its roots in Jewish purification rituals, which involved washing with water for ceremonial cleanliness. John the Baptist's ministry introduced a baptism of repentance, preparing the way for Jesus. In the early Christian church, baptism became a central sacrament, signifying entry into the community of believers and the new covenant in Christ. It was typically performed in natural bodies of water or specially designated baptismal pools. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 908 báptisma – baptism (note the -ma suffix, emphasizing it is a result, i.e. of sincere repentance.) 908 (báptisma) indicates submerging (dipping, immersion). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom baptizó Definition (the result of) a dipping or sinking NASB Translation baptism (20). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 908: βάπτισμαβάπτισμα, βαπτίσματος, τό (βαπτίζω), a word peculiar to N. T. and ecclesiastical writings, immersion, submersion; 1. used tropically of calamities and afflictions with which one is quite overwhelmed: Matthew 20:22f Rec.; Mark 10:38; Luke 12:50 (see βαπτίζω, I. 3). 2. of John's baptism, that purificatory rite by which men on confessing their sins were bound to a spiritual reformation, obtained the pardon of their past sins and became qualified for the benefits of the Messiah's kingdom soon to be set up: Matthew 3:7; Matthew 21:25; Mark 11:30; Luke 7:29; Luke 20:4; Acts 1:22; Acts 10:37; Acts 18:25; ( 3. of Christian baptism; this, according to the view of the apostles, is a rite of sacred immersion, commanded by Christ, by which men confessing their sins and professing their faith in Christ are born again by the Holy Spirit unto a new life, come into the fellowship of Christ and the church (1 Corinthians 12:13), and are made partakers of eternal salvation; (but see article b. aa. at the end). (Trench, § xcix.) From baptizo; baptism (technically or figuratively) -- baptism. see GREEK baptizo Englishman's Concordance Matthew 3:7 N-ANSGRK: ἐπὶ τὸ βάπτισμα αὐτοῦ εἶπεν NAS: coming for baptism, he said KJV: to his baptism, he said unto them, INT: to the baptism of him he said Matthew 20:22 Noun-ANS Matthew 20:23 Noun-ANS Matthew 21:25 N-NNS Mark 1:4 N-ANS Mark 10:38 N-ANS Mark 10:39 N-ANS Mark 11:30 N-NNS Luke 3:3 N-ANS Luke 7:29 N-ANS Luke 12:50 N-ANS Luke 20:4 N-NNS Acts 1:22 N-GNS Acts 10:37 N-ANS Acts 13:24 N-ANS Acts 18:25 N-ANS Acts 19:3 N-ANS Acts 19:4 N-ANS Romans 6:4 N-GNS Ephesians 4:5 N-NNS 1 Peter 3:21 N-NNS Strong's Greek 908 |
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