Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
one who baptizes
Usage: βαπτιστής, -ου, ὁ (βαπτίζω), 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.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G910
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
14
Books
3
Strong's G910 Quick Answer
Strong's G910 Βαπτιστής (Baptistes) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. Baptistes (bap-tis-tace') n/p. 1. a "baptizer" (immerser), as an epithet of Christ's forerunner, John [from G907] It has 14 linked Bible usages across 3 books. Visible English usage signals include baptist and baptist's. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.
- Meaning
- Baptistes (bap-tis-tace') n/p. 1. a "baptizer" (immerser), as an epithet of Christ's forerunner, John [from G907]
- Usage
- 14 linked usages
- Books
- 3 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament
- Usage Words
- baptist and baptist's
Meaning and Definition
Baptistes (bap-tis-tace') n/p. 1. a "baptizer" (immerser), as an epithet of Christ's forerunner, John [from G907] KJV: Baptist Root(s): G907
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G910. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G910 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render Baptistes, 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.
Baptist
Matthew 3:1
13×
Baptist's
Matthew 14:8
How Strong's G910 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 14 linked usages.
Strong's G910 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 G910 in the New Testament
14 indexed usages in New Testament.
In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea,
Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.
And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.
Usage Excerpts
First 14 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G910.
In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea,
Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.
And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.
And said unto his servants, This is John the Baptist; he is risen from the dead; and therefore mighty works do shew forth themselves in him.
And she, being before instructed of her mother, said, Give me here John Baptist's head in a charger.
And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets.
Then the disciples understood that he spake unto them of John the Baptist.
And she went forth, and said unto her mother, What shall I ask? And she said, The head of John the Baptist.
And she came in straightway with haste unto the king, and asked, saying, I will that thou give me by and by in a charger the head of John the Baptist.
And they answered, John the Baptist; but some say, Elias; and others, One of the prophets.
When the men were come unto him, they said, John Baptist hath sent us unto thee, saying, Art thou he that should come? or look we for another?
For I say unto you, Among those that are born of women there is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist: but he that is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.
For John the Baptist came neither eating bread nor drinking wine; and ye say, He hath a devil.
They answering said, John the Baptist; but some say, Elias; and others say, that one of the old prophets is risen again.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G910, grouped by book.
Matthew 7 usages, New Testament
Strong's G910 FAQ
What does baptistes (Βαπτιστής) mean?
Baptistes (Strong's G910) is a Greek word most simply glossed "Baptist". Baptistes (bap-tis-tace') n/p. 1. a "baptizer" (immerser), as an epithet of Christ's forerunner, John [from G907]
How many times is baptistes (Βαπτιστής) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 14 linked usages for Strong's G910 across 3 books.
Where can I study baptistes (Βαπτιστής) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G910 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.
What English words translate baptistes (Βαπτιστής)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as baptist and baptist's. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.