Greek · G910 · unreviewed

Βαπτιστής

A baptizer, as an epithet of Christ's forerunner

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Βαπτιστής G910
Pronunciation Baptistḗs

What does Βαπτιστής (Baptistḗs) mean in the Bible?

Βαπτιστής (Baptistḗs) is a Greek word meaning "a baptizer, as an epithet of Christ's forerunner". βαπτιστής, -ου, ὁ (βαπτίζω), a baptizer: of John the Baptist, Mat.

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Meaning

a baptizer, as an epithet of Christ's forerunner
Extended definition

One who performs baptism as a defining role; John's primary identity and distinguishing title in gospels.

a baptizer: of John the Baptist, Mat.3:1 11:11, 12 14:2, 8 16:14 17:13, Mrk.6:25 8:28, Luk.7:20, 33 9:19.

Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
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Word Pictures (Robertson)

A.T. Robertson's Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) discusses this term in the following chapters. Open any chapter and go to the Word Pictures tab to read his verse-by-verse commentary.

A.T. Robertson, Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) — public domain

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