Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἐμβάπτω”
Understanding embáptō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
dip. - to whelm on, i.e. wet (a part of the person, etc.) by contact with a fluid
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἐμβάπτω
Phoneticem-bap'-to
Transliterationembáptō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
dip. - to whelm on, i.e. wet (a part of the person, etc.) by contact with a fluid
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 26:23 | “And he answered and said, He that dippeth his hand with me in the dish, the same shall betray me.” Word: ἐμβάπτω (embáptō) | |
| Mark 14:20 | “And he answered and said unto them, It is one of the twelve, that dippeth with me in the dish.” Word: ἐμβάπτω (embáptō) | |
| John 13:26 | “Jesus answered, He it is, to whom I shall give a sop, when I have dipped it. And when he had dipped the sop, he gave it to Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon.” Word: ἐμβάπτω (embáptō) |