Strong's Greek · G909

G909 baptismós

βαπτισμός

bap-tis-mos'

baptism

Looking for Hebrew H909 bâdad? It has the same number in Strong's Hebrew lexicon but is a different word, not a translation of G909. Strong's numbering starts again for each language.

baptismós appears 4 times in Scripture, in Mark, Colossians and Hebrews. In the Doxa app, open any verse that uses it, keep your notes on it, and ask Doxa Engage how it connects to what God has said to you.

Definition

ablution (ceremonial or Christian)

In the King James Version

baptism, washing

Derivation

from G907 (βαπτίζω);

Appears 4 times in Scripture

Hebrews 9:10

“They consist only in food and drink and special washings—external regulations imposed until the time of reform.”

Mark 7:4

“And 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.”

Hebrews 6:2

“instruction about baptisms, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment.”

Colossians 2:12

“And 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.”

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Word study: Strong's Exhaustive Concordance (James Strong, 1890, public domain), with glosses and editions from STEP Bible (www.STEPBible.org); Open Scriptures Hebrew Bible Project (CC BY 4.0); Strong's Greek Dictionary in XML by Ulrik Sandborg-Petersen (CC0). Sources and changes Verse mappings: Berean Standard Bible interlinear tables (public domain).

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