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Strong's G908 βάπτισμα (baptisma)

Baptisma means “baptism” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H908 — bada (“devise”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G908
Language Greek
Linked Usages 22
Books 8

Strong's G908 Quick Answer

Strong's G908 βάπτισμα (baptisma) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. baptisma (bap'-tis-mah) n. 1. immersion (technically or figuratively) [from G907] It has 22 linked Bible usages across 8 books. Visible English usage signals include baptism. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.

Meaning
baptisma (bap'-tis-mah) n. 1. immersion (technically or figuratively) [from G907]
Usage
22 linked usages
Books
8 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament
Usage Words
baptism

Meaning and Definition

baptisma (bap'-tis-mah) n. 1. immersion (technically or figuratively) [from G907] KJV: baptism Root(s): G907

Original Word
βάπτισμα
Transliteration
baptisma
Derivation
Root: βαπτίζω R1: 907
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G908. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

baptism

Usage: βάπτισμα, -τος, τό (βαπτίζω), prop., the result of the act, τὸ βαπτίζειν, as distinct from βαπτισμός, the act itself, immersion, baptism; __1. metaphorically, of affliction: Mrk.10:38, 39 Luk.12:50. __2. Of the religious rite of baptism; __(a) of John's baptism: Mat.3:7 21:25, Mrk.11:30, Luk.7:29 20:4, Act.1:22 10:37 18:25 19:3; β. μετανοίας, Mrk.1:4, Luk.3:3, Act.13:24 19:4; __(b) of Christian baptism; Rom.6:4, Eph.4:5, Col.2:12 (Tr., -μῷ, which see), 1Pe.3:21 (cf. Cremer, 130; Tr., Syn. §xcix). † (AS)

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How Strong's G908 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render baptisma, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

baptism Matthew 3:7 22×

How Strong's G908 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 22 linked usages.

Strong's G908 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G908 in the New Testament

22 indexed usages in New Testament.

Matthew 3:7 KJV

But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his baptism, he said unto them, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?

Matthew 20:22 KJV

But Jesus answered and said, Ye know not what ye ask. Are ye able to drink of the cup that I shall drink of, and to be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with? They say unto him, We are able.

Matthew 20:23 KJV

And he saith unto them, Ye shall drink indeed of my cup, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with: but to sit on my right hand, and on my left, is not mine to give, but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared of my Father.

Usage Excerpts

First 22 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G908.

Matthew 3:7 New Testament, KJV
But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his baptism, he said unto them, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?
Matthew 20:22 New Testament, KJV
But Jesus answered and said, Ye know not what ye ask. Are ye able to drink of the cup that I shall drink of, and to be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with? They say unto him, We are able.
Matthew 20:23 New Testament, KJV
And he saith unto them, Ye shall drink indeed of my cup, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with: but to sit on my right hand, and on my left, is not mine to give, but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared of my Father.
Matthew 21:25 New Testament, KJV
The baptism of John, whence was it? from heaven, or of men? And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say unto us, Why did ye not then believe him?
Mark 1:4 New Testament, KJV
John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins.
Mark 10:38 New Testament, KJV
But Jesus said unto them, Ye know not what ye ask: can ye drink of the cup that I drink of? and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?
Mark 10:39 New Testament, KJV
And they said unto him, We can. And Jesus said unto them, Ye shall indeed drink of the cup that I drink of; and with the baptism that I am baptized withal shall ye be baptized:
Mark 11:30 New Testament, KJV
The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men? answer me.
Luke 3:3 New Testament, KJV
And he came into all the country about Jordan, preaching the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins;
Luke 7:29 New Testament, KJV
And all the people that heard him, and the publicans, justified God, being baptized with the baptism of John.
Luke 12:50 New Testament, KJV
But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished!
Luke 20:4 New Testament, KJV
The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men?
Acts 1:22 New Testament, KJV
Beginning from the baptism of John, unto that same day that he was taken up from us, must one be ordained to be a witness with us of his resurrection.
Acts 10:37 New Testament, KJV
That word, I say, ye know, which was published throughout all Judaea, and began from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached;
Acts 13:24 New Testament, KJV
When John had first preached before his coming the baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel.
Acts 18:25 New Testament, KJV
This man was instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in the spirit, he spake and taught diligently the things of the Lord, knowing only the baptism of John.
Acts 19:3 New Testament, KJV
And he said unto them, Unto what then were ye baptized? And they said, Unto John's baptism.
Acts 19:4 New Testament, KJV
Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on him which should come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus.
Romans 6:4 New Testament, KJV
Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.
Ephesians 4:5 New Testament, KJV
One Lord, one faith, one baptism,
Colossians 2:12 New Testament, KJV
Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead.
1 Peter 3:21 New Testament, KJV
The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ:

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G908, grouped by book.

Matthew 4 usages, New Testament
Mark 4 usages, New Testament
Luke 4 usages, New Testament
Acts 6 usages, New Testament
Romans 1 usage, New Testament
Ephesians 1 usage, New Testament
Colossians 1 usage, New Testament
1 Peter 1 usage, New Testament

Strong's G908 FAQ

What does baptisma (βάπτισμα) mean?

Baptisma (Strong's G908) is a Greek word most simply glossed "baptism". baptisma (bap'-tis-mah) n. 1. immersion (technically or figuratively) [from G907]

How many times is baptisma (βάπτισμα) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 22 linked usages for Strong's G908 across 8 books.

Where can I study baptisma (βάπτισμα) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G908 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.

What English words translate baptisma (βάπτισμα)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as baptism. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.