G0907

βαπτίζω

baptízō

/bap-tid'-zo/

Definition

to immerse, submerge; to make whelmed (i.e. fully wet); used only (in the New Testament) of ceremonial ablution, especially (technically) of the ordinance of Christian baptism

Derivation

from a derivative of G0911;

KJV usage

Baptist, baptize, wash.