Berean Strong's Lexicon baptistés: Baptist Original Word: βαπτιστής Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb βαπτίζω (baptizō), meaning "to baptize" or "to immerse." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "baptistés," the concept of ritual washing and purification can be linked to Hebrew practices such as the "mikveh" (ritual bath) and the role of prophets like Elijah, who called Israel to repentance. Usage: The term "baptistés" is used in the New Testament to refer specifically to John the Baptist, a key prophetic figure who prepared the way for Jesus Christ. The word denotes one who administers the rite of baptism, emphasizing John's role in calling people to repentance and symbolically cleansing them through immersion in water. Cultural and Historical Background: In the first century, baptism was a ritual of purification and repentance. John the Baptist's ministry took place in the wilderness of Judea, where he called people to repent for the kingdom of heaven was near (Matthew 3:1-2). His baptism was a precursor to the Christian baptism instituted by Jesus, symbolizing repentance and the washing away of sins. John's role as "the Baptist" was significant in fulfilling Old Testament prophecies about the forerunner to the Messiah (Isaiah 40:3; Malachi 3:1). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom baptizó Definition a baptizer NASB Translation Baptist (12). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 910: βαπτιστήςβαπτιστής, βαπτιστοῦ, ὁ (βαπτίζω), a baptizer; one who administers the rite of baptism; the surname of John, the forerunner of Christ: Matthew 3:1; Matthew 11:11f; (Matthew 14:2, 8; Matthew 16:14; Matthew 17:13); Mark 6:24 (T Tr WH τοῦ βαπτίζοντος), Mark 6:25; Mark 8:28; Luke 7:20, 28 (T Tr WH omit), Luke 7:38; Luke 9:19; also given him by Josephus, Antiquities 18, 5, 2, and found in no other secular writings (Joh. d. Täufer by Breest (1881), Köhler (1884).) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Baptist. From baptizo; a baptizer, as an epithet of Christ's forerunner -- Baptist. see GREEK baptizo Forms and Transliterations βαπτιστην βαπτιστήν βαπτιστης βαπτιστής βαπτιστὴς βαπτιστου βαπτιστού βαπτιστοῦ baptisten baptistēn baptistḗn baptistes baptistēs baptistḗs baptistḕs baptistou baptistoûLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 3:1 N-NMSGRK: Ἰωάννης ὁ βαπτιστὴς κηρύσσων ἐν NAS: days John the Baptist came, preaching KJV: came John the Baptist, preaching in INT: John the Baptist proclaiming in Matthew 11:11 N-GMS Matthew 11:12 N-GMS Matthew 14:2 N-NMS Matthew 14:8 N-GMS Matthew 16:14 N-AMS Matthew 17:13 N-GMS Mark 6:25 N-GMS Mark 8:28 N-AMS Luke 7:20 N-NMS Luke 7:33 N-NMS Luke 9:19 N-AMS Strong's Greek 910 |
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