βάπτω

baptōVerbG0911

to dip

From: a primary verb;

Short Definition

to whelm, i.e. cover wholly with a fluid; in the New Testament only in a qualified or special sense, i.e. (literally) to moisten (a part of one's person), or (by implication) to stain (as with dye)

Full Lexicon Entry

to dip: (ἐμβ-, L); (b) to dip in dye, to dye: (Rec.; ῥεραντισμένον, WH; περιρεραμμένον, T; ῥεραμμένον, Swete, in l., which see).
LXX Usage: chiefly for טבל

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

3 times

Appears 3 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

John
1
Luke
1
Revelation
1

Key Passages

  • John 13:26
  • Luke 16:24
  • Revelation 19:13

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