βαπτίζω
baptizō
Modern Summary of Abbott-Smith’s Lexicon (1922)
The word *βαπτίζω* (baptizō) primarily means to dip, immerse, or submerge something in a liquid. It can also metaphorically refer to being overwhelmed by something. In a religious context, it is used to describe the act of baptism, which involves immersion or washing as a ceremonial or symbolic act, often associated with purification or initiation.
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
The Greek word baptizō means "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," encompassing related ideas including Baptist, baptize, wash.
Lexical data derived from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance. See full disclaimer
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