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Strong's G909 βαπτισμός (baptismos)

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

Same number, other testament: Strong's H909 — badad (“alone”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G909
Language Greek
Linked Usages 4
Books 2

Strong's G909 Quick Answer

Strong's G909 βαπτισμός (baptismos) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. baptismos (bap-tis-mos') n. 1. ceremonial washing as a ritual [from G907] It has 4 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include washing and baptisms. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.

Meaning
baptismos (bap-tis-mos') n. 1. ceremonial washing as a ritual [from G907]
Usage
4 linked usages
Books
2 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament
Usage Words
washing and baptisms

Meaning and Definition

baptismos (bap-tis-mos') n. 1. ceremonial washing as a ritual [from G907] KJV: baptism, washing Root(s): G907

Original Word
βαπτισμός
Transliteration
baptismos
Derivation
Root: βαπτίζω R1: 907
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G909. 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: βαπτισμός, -οῦ, ὁ (βαπτίζω), prop., the act of which βάπτισμα is the result; __1. a dipping, washing, lustration: Mrk.7:4; of Jewish ceremonial. Heb.9:10; in Heb.6:2, βαπτισμῶν διδαχήν (-ῆς), "the pl. and the peculiar form seem to be used to include Christian baptism with other lustral rites" (Westc, in l.). __2. baptism: FlJ, Ant., 18, 5, 2 (of John's baptism), and some Fathers (see Soph., see word). Not so in NT, unless ἐν τ. βαπτισμῷ, in the act of baptism, Col.2:12, be read with Tr. (Rec., WH, R, -ματι). † (AS)

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How Strong's G909 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render baptismos, 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.

washing Mark 7:4 2× baptisms Hebrews 6:2

How Strong's G909 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 4 linked usages.

Strong's G909 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 G909 in the New Testament

4 indexed usages in New Testament.

Mark 7:4 KJV

And when they come from the market, except they wash, they eat not. And many other things there be, which they have received to hold, as the washing of cups, and pots, brasen vessels, and of tables.

Mark 7:8 KJV

For laying aside the commandment of God, ye hold the tradition of men, as the washing of pots and cups: and many other such like things ye do.

Hebrews 6:2 KJV

Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.

Usage Excerpts

First 4 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G909.

Mark 7:4 New Testament, KJV
And when they come from the market, except they wash, they eat not. And many other things there be, which they have received to hold, as the washing of cups, and pots, brasen vessels, and of tables.
Mark 7:8 New Testament, KJV
For laying aside the commandment of God, ye hold the tradition of men, as the washing of pots and cups: and many other such like things ye do.
Hebrews 6:2 New Testament, KJV
Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.
Hebrews 9:10 New Testament, KJV
Which stood only in meats and drinks, and divers washings, and carnal ordinances, imposed on them until the time of reformation.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G909, grouped by book.

Mark 2 usages, New Testament
Mark 7:4 Mark 7:8
Hebrews 2 usages, New Testament
Hebrews 6:2 Hebrews 9:10

Strong's G909 FAQ

What does baptismos (βαπτισμός) mean?

Baptismos (Strong's G909) is a Greek word most simply glossed "baptism". baptismos (bap-tis-mos') n. 1. ceremonial washing as a ritual [from G907]

How many times is baptismos (βαπτισμός) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 4 linked usages for Strong's G909 across 2 books.

Where can I study baptismos (βαπτισμός) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G909 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.

What English words translate baptismos (βαπτισμός)?

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