The meaning of “βάπτω”
Understanding báptō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
a primary verb dip. - to whelm, i.e. cover wholly with a fluid - in the New Testament only in a qualified or special sen...
βάπτω
a primary verb dip. - to whelm, i.e. cover wholly with a fluid - in the New Testament only in a qualified or special sense, i.e. (literally) to moisten (a part of one's person), or (by implication) to stain (as with dye)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 16:24 | “And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame.” Word: βάπτω (báptō) | |
| 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: βάπτω (báptō) | |
| Revelation 19:13 | “And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and his name is called The Word of God.” Word: βάπτω (báptō) |