ἐβαπτίσθη
baptízō
was baptized
To immerse or dip into liquid, with the primary sense of submerging an object or person in water. In Koine Greek contexts, βαπτίζω is used both in literal senses (such as immersing material in liquid for dyeing or cleaning) and in ritual or ceremonial contexts for purification or initiation, particularly in relation to religious washings and initiations. In the New Testament, it frequently refers specifically to the act of ritual immersion or washing, often as a sign of repentance, initiation, or purification.
Mark 1:9 · Word #14
Lexicon G907
| Lemma | βαπτίζω |
| Transliteration | baptízō |
| Strong's | G907 |
| Definition | To immerse or dip into liquid, with the primary sense of submerging an object or person in water. In Koine Greek contexts, βαπτίζω is used both in literal senses (such as immersing material in liquid for dyeing or cleaning) and in ritual or ceremonial contexts for purification or initiation, particularly in relation to religious washings and initiations. In the New Testament, it frequently refers specifically to the act of ritual immersion or washing, often as a sign of repentance, initiation, or purification. |
Morphology V AOR PASS IND 3P SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state of being |
| Tense | AOR — Aorist — Simple occurrence, often past |
| Voice | PASS — Passive — The subject receives the action |
| Mood | IND — Indicative — States a fact or reality |
| Person | 3P — 3rd person — The one spoken about ("he/she/it/they") |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | was baptized |
| Literal | he-was-baptized |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | βαπτίζω |
| Strong's | G907 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G907-24
was immersed
| Morphological Notes | Verb; aorist tense (simple past), passive voice (subject receives the action), indicative mood, 3rd person singular. |
| Rendering Rationale | The aorist passive indicative, third singular, denotes a completed action received by the subject. "Was immersed" preserves the root sense of submerging in liquid and reflects the passive voice and past simple aspect. |
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