βάπτισμα (báptisma) — Baptism

Greek word study: βάπτισμα (báptisma), Strong's G908. baptism (technically or figuratively)

GreekStrong's G908
Quick definition
Greek word
βάπτισμα (báptisma)

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baptism (technically or figuratively)

Word study
Derivation: from G907 (βαπτίζω);

KJV translation words: baptism

Where this word appears

Strong's G908 is tagged on 21 words in 21 verses across 7 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 3:7 and last appears in 1 Peter 3:21.

How it is rendered in the text

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

baptism ×16a baptism ×4Baptism ×1

Forms found in the text

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

βάπτισμα ×19βαπτίσματος ×2

Books where it appears most

Acts ×6Matthew ×4Mark ×4Luke ×4Romans ×1Ephesians ×11 Peter ×1

Verses (all 21)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G907 βαπτίζω (baptízō).

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 báptisma (G908) mean?

Baptism (technically or figuratively).

How is G908 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G908 as: baptism.

How often does βάπτισμα (báptisma) appear?

Strong's G908 is tagged on 21 words in 21 verses across 7 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 3:7 and last appears in 1 Peter 3:21.