βαπτίζω (baptízō) — Baptist

Greek word study: βαπτίζω (baptízō), Strong's G907. to immerse, submerge; to make whelmed (i.e. fully wet); used only (in the New Testament) of ceremonial ablution, especially (technically) of

GreekStrong's G907
Quick definition
Greek word
βαπτίζω (baptízō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

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

Word study
Derivation: from a derivative of G911 (βάπτω);

KJV translation words: Baptist, baptize, wash

Where this word appears

Strong's G907 is tagged on 81 words in 66 verses across 8 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 3:6 and last appears in Galatians 3:27.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

baptizing ×9to be baptized ×7were baptized ×6baptized ×5am baptized ×4having been baptized ×4I baptized ×3baptize ×3to baptize ×3were being baptized ×3will baptize ×3will be baptized ×3

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

βαπτισθῆναι ×8βαπτίζων ×7ἐβαπτίζοντο ×5ἐβαπτίσθη ×5βαπτισθήσεσθε ×4βαπτίζομαι ×4ἐβάπτισα ×4ἐβάπτισεν ×4βαπτίζω ×3βαπτίσει ×3

Books where it appears most

Acts ×21Mark ×13John ×13Matthew ×11Luke ×101 Corinthians ×10Romans ×2Galatians ×1

Verses (first 25 of 66)

  • Matthew 3:6 — ἐβαπτίζοντο — were being baptized
  • Matthew 3:11 — βαπτίζω — baptize
  • Matthew 3:13 — βαπτισθῆναι — to be baptized
  • Matthew 3:14 — βαπτισθῆναι — to be baptized
  • Matthew 3:16 — Βαπτισθεὶς — Having been baptized
  • Matthew 20:22 — βαπτίζομαι — am baptized
  • Matthew 20:23 — βαπτίζομαι — am baptized
  • Matthew 28:19 — βαπτίζοντες — baptizing
  • Mark 1:4 — βαπτίζων — is baptizing
  • Mark 1:5 — ἐβαπτίζοντο — were being baptized
  • Mark 1:8 — ἐβάπτισα — baptized
  • Mark 1:9 — ἐβαπτίσθη — was baptized
  • Mark 6:14 — βαπτίζων — baptizing
  • Mark 6:24 — βαπτίζοντος — baptizing
  • Mark 7:4 — βαπτίσωνται — they shall wash
  • Mark 10:38 — βαπτίζομαι — am baptized
  • Mark 10:39 — βαπτίζομαι — am baptized
  • Mark 16:16 — βαπτισθεὶς — having been baptized
  • Luke 3:7 — βαπτισθῆναι — to be baptized
  • Luke 3:12 — βαπτισθῆναι — to be baptized
  • Luke 3:16 — βαπτίζω — baptize
  • Luke 3:21 — βαπτισθῆναι — baptizing
  • Luke 7:29 — βαπτισθέντες — having been baptized with
  • Luke 7:30 — βαπτισθέντες — having been baptized
  • Luke 11:38 — ἐβαπτίσθη — He washed

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Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G911 βάπτω (báptō).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G908 βάπτισμα (báptisma), G909 βαπτισμός (baptismós), G910 Βαπτιστής (Baptistḗs).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does baptízō (G907) mean?

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.

How is G907 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G907 as: Baptist, baptize, wash.

How often does βαπτίζω (baptízō) appear?

Strong's G907 is tagged on 81 words in 66 verses across 8 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 3:6 and last appears in Galatians 3:27.