Etymology
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GreekSacraments
Baptismbaptisma — biblical meaning
βάπτισμα (baptisma)
Transliteration
baptisma
Pronunciation
BAP-tis-ma
MEANING
Immersion; dipping
ROOT
βάπτω (baptō)
ETYMOLOGY
From baptō, 'to dip or immerse.' In secular Greek it could describe dyeing cloth; in the New Testament it is the Christian rite of initiation.
BIBLICAL USE
The sacrament of entry into the Christian community, symbolizing death and resurrection with Christ.
RELATED VERSES
Matthew 28:19Romans 6:3–4Acts 2:38
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