βαπτίζω
baptizō
to baptize
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe 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.
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Occurrences in Scripture
81 total occurrences across the text — showing 50
They were baptized by him in the Jordan, confessing their sins.
Matthew 3:11I 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 3:11I 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 3:13Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to be baptized by him.
Matthew 3:14But John would have hindered him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and you come to me?”
Matthew 3:16Jesus, 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 20:22But 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 20:22But 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 20:23He 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 20:23He 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 28:19Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
Mark 1:4John came baptizing in the wilderness and preaching the baptism of repentance for forgiveness of sins.
Mark 1:5All 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 1:8I baptized you in water, but he will baptize you in the Holy Spirit.”
Mark 1:8I baptized you in water, but he will baptize you in the Holy Spirit.”
Mark 1:9In those days, Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized by John in the Jordan.
Mark 6:14King 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 6:24She went out, and said to her mother, “What shall I ask?” She said, “The head of John the Baptizer.”
Mark 7:4They 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 10:38But 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 10:38But 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 10:39They 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 10:39They 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 16:16He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who disbelieves will be condemned.
Luke 3:7He 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 3:12Tax collectors also came to be baptized, and they said to him, “Teacher, what must we do?”
Luke 3:16John 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 3:16John 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 3:21Now when all the people were baptized, Jesus also had been baptized, and was praying. The sky was opened,
Luke 3:21Now when all the people were baptized, Jesus also had been baptized, and was praying. The sky was opened,
Luke 7:29When all the people and the tax collectors heard this, they declared God to be just, having been baptized with John’s baptism.
Luke 7:30But the Pharisees and the lawyers rejected the counsel of God, not being baptized by him themselves.
Luke 11:38When the Pharisee saw it, he marveled that he had not first washed himself before dinner.
Luke 12:50But I have a baptism to be baptized with, and how distressed I am until it is accomplished!
John 1:25They asked him, “Why then do you baptize, if you are not the Christ, nor Elijah, nor the prophet?”
John 1:26John answered them, “I baptize in water, but among you stands one whom you don’t know.
John 1:28These things were done in Bethany beyond the Jordan, where John was baptizing.
John 1:31I didn’t know him, but for this reason I came baptizing in water: that he would be revealed to Israel.”
John 1:33I 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 1:33I 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 3:22After these things, Jesus came with his disciples into the land of Judea. He stayed there with them and baptized.
John 3:23John also was baptizing in Enon near Salim, because there was much water there. They came, and were baptized;
John 3:23John also was baptizing in Enon near Salim, because there was much water there. They came, and were baptized;
John 4:1Therefore 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 10:40He went away again beyond the Jordan into the place where John was baptizing at first, and he stayed there.
Acts 8:36As 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 1:5For John indeed baptized in water, but you will be baptized in the Holy Spirit not many days from now.”
Acts 1:5For John indeed baptized in water, but you will be baptized in the Holy Spirit not many days from now.”
Acts 2:38Peter 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.