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 timesAppears 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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