The meaning of “βάπτισμα”
Understanding báptisma reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
baptism. - baptism (technically or figuratively)
βάπτισμα
baptism. - baptism (technically or figuratively)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 20:23 | “And he saith unto them, Ye shall drink indeed of my cup, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with: but to sit on my right hand, and on my left, is not mine to give, but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared of my Father.” Word: βάπτισμα (báptisma) | |
| Mark 10:39 | “And they said unto him, We can. And Jesus said unto them, Ye shall indeed drink of the cup that I drink of; and with the baptism that I am baptized withal shall ye be baptized:” Word: βάπτισμα (báptisma) | |
| Luke 12:50 | “But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished!” Word: βάπτισμα (báptisma) | |
| Acts 18:25 | “This man was instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in the spirit, he spake and taught diligently the things of the Lord, knowing only the baptism of John.” Word: βάπτισμα (báptisma) | |
| Romans 6:4 | “Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.” Word: βάπτισμα (báptisma) |