◄ 910. baptistés ►
Strong's Lexicon baptistés: Baptist Original Word: βαπτιστής Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: baptistés Pronunciation: bap-tis-TACE Phonetic Spelling: (bap-tis-tace') Definition: the baptizer, the Baptist, epithet used only of John, the son of Zechariah and Elizabeth, forerunner of Jesus. Meaning: The term "baptistēs" refers to one who baptizes, specifically used as a title for John the Baptist, who is known for his practice of baptizing those who repented in preparation for the coming of the Messiah. 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 βαπτιστής, the concept of ritual washing and purification can be linked to Hebrew practices such as טָבַל (tabal, Strong's H2881), which means "to dip" or "to immerse," and is used in the context of ceremonial cleansing in the Old Testament. Usage: The term is used in the New Testament to describe John the Baptist, emphasizing his role in baptizing and preparing the way for Jesus Christ. It appears exclusively in reference to John, highlighting his unique ministry and prophetic role. Context: The term βαπτιστής is closely associated with John the Baptist, a pivotal figure in the New Testament. John is introduced in the Gospels as a forerunner to Jesus Christ, fulfilling the prophecy of Isaiah about a voice crying in the wilderness (Isaiah 40:3). His primary mission was to call people to repentance and to baptize them as a sign of their commitment to a new way of life in anticipation of the coming Messiah. John the Baptist's ministry is marked by his call for ethical reform and his proclamation of the imminent arrival of God's kingdom. He baptized in the Jordan River, symbolizing purification and the washing away of sins. His message attracted large crowds, including many who would later become followers of Jesus. In the Berean Standard Bible, John is referred to as "John the Baptist" in several passages, including Matthew 3:1, "In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea," and Mark 1:4, "John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins." John's role as "the Baptist" is significant in that it underscores the preparatory nature of his ministry. He is a bridge between the Old and New Testaments, embodying the prophetic tradition while pointing directly to Jesus as the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world (John 1:29). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from baptizó Definition a baptizer NASB Translation Baptist (12). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 910: βαπτιστής βαπτιστής, 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 baptistoû Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Matthew 3:1 N-NMS GRK: 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 GRK: Ἰωάννου τοῦ βαπτιστοῦ ὁ δὲ NAS: than John the Baptist! Yet KJV: John the Baptist: notwithstanding INT: than John the Baptist and Matthew 11:12 N-GMS GRK: Ἰωάννου τοῦ βαπτιστοῦ ἕως ἄρτι NAS: of John the Baptist until KJV: the days of John the Baptist until now INT: of John the Baptist until now Matthew 14:2 N-NMS GRK: Ἰωάννης ὁ βαπτιστής αὐτὸς ἠγέρθη NAS: is John the Baptist; he has risen KJV: is John the Baptist; he is risen INT: John the Baptist he is risen Matthew 14:8 N-GMS GRK: Ἰωάννου τοῦ βαπτιστοῦ NAS: the head of John the Baptist. KJV: here John Baptist's head in INT: of John the Baptist Matthew 16:14 N-AMS GRK: Ἰωάννην τὸν βαπτιστήν ἄλλοι δὲ NAS: [say] John the Baptist; and others, KJV: John the Baptist: INT: John the Baptist others moreover Matthew 17:13 N-GMS GRK: Ἰωάννου τοῦ βαπτιστοῦ εἶπεν αὐτοῖς NAS: to them about John the Baptist. KJV: of John the Baptist. INT: John the Baptist he spoke to them Mark 6:25 N-GMS GRK: Ἰωάννου τοῦ βαπτιστοῦ NAS: of John the Baptist on a platter. KJV: the head of John the Baptist. INT: of John the Baptist Mark 8:28 N-AMS GRK: Ἰωάννην τὸν βαπτιστήν καὶ ἄλλοι NAS: John the Baptist; and others KJV: John the Baptist: but INT: John the Baptist and others Luke 7:20 N-NMS GRK: Ἰωάννης ὁ βαπτιστὴς ἀπέστειλεν ἡμᾶς NAS: John the Baptist has sent KJV: they said, John Baptist hath sent us INT: John the Baptist has sent us Luke 7:33 N-NMS GRK: Ἰωάννης ὁ βαπτιστὴς μὴ ἐσθίων NAS: For John the Baptist has come eating KJV: For John the Baptist came neither INT: John the Baptist neither eating Luke 9:19 N-AMS GRK: Ἰωάννην τὸν βαπτιστήν ἄλλοι δὲ NAS: John the Baptist, and others KJV: said, John the Baptist; but some INT: John the Baptist others however Strong's Greek 910 12 Occurrences βαπτιστήν — 3 Occ. βαπτιστὴς — 4 Occ. βαπτιστοῦ — 5 Occ.