Greek Word Study
The meaning of “Βαπτιστής”
Understanding Baptistḗs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
Baptist. - a baptizer, as an epithet of Christ's forerunner
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
Βαπτιστής
Phoneticbap-tis-tace'
TransliterationBaptistḗs
Grammar Code
G:N-M
Greek Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Baptist. - a baptizer, as an epithet of Christ's forerunner
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
14 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 14:2 | “And said unto his servants, This is John the Baptist; he is risen from the dead; and therefore mighty works do shew forth themselves in him.” Word: Βαπτιστής (Baptistḗs) | |
| Mark 6:25 | “And she came in straightway with haste unto the king, and asked, saying, I will that thou give me by and by in a charger the head of John the Baptist.” Word: Βαπτιστής (Baptistḗs) | |
| Luke 7:33 | “For John the Baptist came neither eating bread nor drinking wine; and ye say, He hath a devil.” Word: Βαπτιστής (Baptistḗs) |