βάπτισμα

baptismaNoun (Neuter)G0908

baptism

From: from G907 (βαπτίζω);

Short Definition

baptism (technically or figuratively)

Full Lexicon Entry

prop., the result of the act, τὸ βαπτίζειν, as distinct from βαπτισμός, the act itself, immersion, baptism
1.metaphorically, of affliction
2.Of the religious rite of baptism
aof John's baptism
bof Christian baptism

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Neuter)

Morphology G:N-N

DescriptionGreek Noun, Neuter

Occurrences

21 times

Appears 21 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
6
Luke
4
Matthew
4
Mark
4
1 Peter
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Peter 3:21
  • Acts 18:25
  • Luke 12:50
  • Matthew 20:22
  • Mark 1:4

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