Biblica Analytica
G0907 Greek

βαπτίζω

baptizō

to baptize

Lexicon Entry

Definition
to baptize
Transliteration
baptizō
Strong's Number
G0907
Occurrences
81

Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

The Greek word "βαπτίζω" (baptizō) is defined as "to baptize." This verb is used 81 times in the Bible, indicating its significance in the text. The act of baptism is a central theme in the New Testament, often associated with spiritual initiation, purification, and new life. The verb "baptizō" is used in various contexts, including the baptism of Jesus (Matthew 3:13-17), the baptism of believers (Matthew 28:19), and the baptism of John the Baptist (Mark 1:4). This range of usage suggests that baptism is a multifaceted concept, encompassing both physical and spiritual dimensions. The frequency and varied usage of "baptizō" in the Bible underscore its importance in the Christian tradition. While the precise meaning and significance of baptism may be subject to interpretation, the data suggests that it is a fundamental aspect of the Christian experience, associated with spiritual transformation and new life.

Source data & methodology
Strong's
G0907
Lemma
βαπτίζω
Transliteration
baptizō
Definition
to baptize
Occurrences
81
Model
workers-ai
Prompt version
1

AI synthesis uses only the lexicon data above as context — never training knowledge.

Occurrences in Scripture

81 total occurrences across the text — showing 50

Matthew 3:6

They were baptized by him in the Jordan, confessing their sins.

Matthew 3:11

I indeed baptize you in water for repentance, but he who comes after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you in the Holy Spirit.

Matthew 3:11

I indeed baptize you in water for repentance, but he who comes after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you in the Holy Spirit.

Matthew 3:13

Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to be baptized by him.

Matthew 3:14

But John would have hindered him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and you come to me?”

Matthew 3:16

Jesus, when he was baptized, went up directly from the water: and behold, the heavens were opened to him. He saw the Spirit of God descending as a dove, and coming on him.

Matthew 20:22

But Jesus answered, “You don’t know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I am about to drink, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?” They said to him, “We are able.”

Matthew 20:22

But Jesus answered, “You don’t know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I am about to drink, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?” They said to him, “We are able.”

Matthew 20:23

He said to them, “You will indeed drink my cup, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with, but to sit on my right hand and on my left hand is not mine to give; but it is for whom it has been prepared by my Father.”

Matthew 20:23

He said to them, “You will indeed drink my cup, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with, but to sit on my right hand and on my left hand is not mine to give; but it is for whom it has been prepared by my Father.”

Matthew 28:19

Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,

Mark 1:4

John came baptizing in the wilderness and preaching the baptism of repentance for forgiveness of sins.

Mark 1:5

All the country of Judea and all those of Jerusalem went out to him. They were baptized by him in the Jordan river, confessing their sins.

Mark 1:8

I baptized you in water, but he will baptize you in the Holy Spirit.”

Mark 1:8

I baptized you in water, but he will baptize you in the Holy Spirit.”

Mark 1:9

In those days, Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized by John in the Jordan.

Mark 6:14

King Herod heard this, for his name had become known, and he said, “John the Baptizer has risen from the dead, and therefore these powers are at work in him.”

Mark 6:24

She went out, and said to her mother, “What shall I ask?” She said, “The head of John the Baptizer.”

Mark 7:4

They don’t eat when they come from the marketplace unless they bathe themselves, and there are many other things, which they have received to hold to: washings of cups, pitchers, bronze vessels, and couches.)

Mark 10:38

But Jesus said to them, “You don’t know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I drink, and to be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?”

Mark 10:38

But Jesus said to them, “You don’t know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I drink, and to be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?”

Mark 10:39

They said to him, “We are able.” Jesus said to them, “You shall indeed drink the cup that I drink, and you shall be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with;

Mark 10:39

They said to him, “We are able.” Jesus said to them, “You shall indeed drink the cup that I drink, and you shall be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with;

Mark 16:16

He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who disbelieves will be condemned.

Luke 3:7

He said therefore to the multitudes who went out to be baptized by him, “You offspring of vipers, who warned you to flee from the wrath to come?

Luke 3:12

Tax collectors also came to be baptized, and they said to him, “Teacher, what must we do?”

Luke 3:16

John answered them all, “I indeed baptize you with water, but he comes who is mightier than I, the strap of whose sandals I am not worthy to loosen. He will baptize you in the Holy Spirit and fire,

Luke 3:16

John answered them all, “I indeed baptize you with water, but he comes who is mightier than I, the strap of whose sandals I am not worthy to loosen. He will baptize you in the Holy Spirit and fire,

Luke 3:21

Now when all the people were baptized, Jesus also had been baptized, and was praying. The sky was opened,

Luke 3:21

Now when all the people were baptized, Jesus also had been baptized, and was praying. The sky was opened,

Luke 7:29

When all the people and the tax collectors heard this, they declared God to be just, having been baptized with John’s baptism.

Luke 7:30

But the Pharisees and the lawyers rejected the counsel of God, not being baptized by him themselves.

Luke 11:38

When the Pharisee saw it, he marveled that he had not first washed himself before dinner.

Luke 12:50

But I have a baptism to be baptized with, and how distressed I am until it is accomplished!

John 1:25

They asked him, “Why then do you baptize, if you are not the Christ, nor Elijah, nor the prophet?”

John 1:26

John answered them, “I baptize in water, but among you stands one whom you don’t know.

John 1:28

These things were done in Bethany beyond the Jordan, where John was baptizing.

John 1:31

I didn’t know him, but for this reason I came baptizing in water: that he would be revealed to Israel.”

John 1:33

I didn’t recognize him, but he who sent me to baptize in water said to me, ‘On whomever you will see the Spirit descending and remaining on him is he who baptizes in the Holy Spirit.’

John 1:33

I didn’t recognize him, but he who sent me to baptize in water said to me, ‘On whomever you will see the Spirit descending and remaining on him is he who baptizes in the Holy Spirit.’

John 3:22

After these things, Jesus came with his disciples into the land of Judea. He stayed there with them and baptized.

John 3:23

John also was baptizing in Enon near Salim, because there was much water there. They came, and were baptized;

John 3:23

John also was baptizing in Enon near Salim, because there was much water there. They came, and were baptized;

John 4:1

Therefore when the Lord knew that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus was making and baptizing more disciples than John

John 4:2

(although Jesus himself didn’t baptize, but his disciples),

John 10:40

He went away again beyond the Jordan into the place where John was baptizing at first, and he stayed there.

Acts 8:36

As they went on the way, they came to some water, and the eunuch said, “Behold, here is water. What is keeping me from being baptized?”

Acts 1:5

For John indeed baptized in water, but you will be baptized in the Holy Spirit not many days from now.”

Acts 1:5

For John indeed baptized in water, but you will be baptized in the Holy Spirit not many days from now.”

Acts 2:38

Peter said to them, “Repent, and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.