Strong’s G0909

βαπτισμός

Part of speech

Noun, Masculine

Transliteration

baptismos

Pronunciation

bap-tis-MOS

Definition

Baptism, washing

Meaning

dipping, washing (of a ceremonial character).

Usage

The term "baptismos" refers to the act of washing or cleansing, often through immersion in water. In the New Testament, it is used to describe both ritual washings and the Christian ordinance of baptism, symbolizing purification and initiation into the faith.

Bible references

Mark 7:4;Mark 7:8;Colossians 2:12;Hebrews 6:2;Hebrews 9:10