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βαπτίζω G907
G907 is the Greek word βαπτίζω, transliterated baptízō. The King James Version most often renders it baptized.
What it means
to immerse, submerge; to make whelmed (i.e. fully wet); used only (in the New Testament) of ceremonial ablution, especially (technically) of the ordinance of Christian baptism.
Where it comes from
from a derivative of G911 (βάπτω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 73 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: Baptist, baptize, wash.
Verses using βαπτίζω
The first 40 of 60 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 3:6 · KJV
And were baptized of him in Jordan, confessing their sins.
Matthew 3:11 · KJV
I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire:
Matthew 3:13 · KJV
Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him.
Matthew 3:14 · KJV
But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me?
Matthew 3:16 · KJV
And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him:
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.
Matthew 28:19 · KJV
Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
Mark 1:4 · KJV
John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins.
Mark 1:5 · KJV
And there went out unto him all the land of Judaea, and they of Jerusalem, and were all baptized of him in the river of Jordan, confessing their sins.
Mark 1:8 · KJV
I indeed have baptized you with water: but he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost.
Mark 1:9 · KJV
And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in Jordan.
Mark 6:14 · KJV
And king Herod heard of him; (for his name was spread abroad:) and he said, That John the Baptist was risen from the dead, and therefore mighty works do shew forth themselves in him.
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 10:38 · 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 · 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 16:16 · KJV
He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.
Luke 3:7 · KJV
Then said he to the multitude that came forth to be baptized of him, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?
Luke 3:12 · KJV
Then came also publicans to be baptized, and said unto him, Master, what shall we do?
Luke 3:16 · KJV
John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire:
Luke 3:21 · KJV
Now when all the people were baptized, it came to pass, that Jesus also being baptized, and praying, the heaven was opened,
Luke 7:29 · KJV
And all the people that heard him, and the publicans, justified God, being baptized with the baptism of John.
Luke 7:30 · KJV
But the Pharisees and lawyers rejected the counsel of God against themselves, being not baptized of him.
Luke 11:38 · KJV
And when the Pharisee saw it, he marvelled that he had not first washed before dinner.
Luke 12:50 · KJV
But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished!
John 1:25 · KJV
And they asked him, and said unto him, Why baptizest thou then, if thou be not that Christ, nor Elias, neither that prophet?
John 1:26 · KJV
John answered them, saying, I baptize with water: but there standeth one among you, whom ye know not;
John 1:31 · KJV
And I knew him not: but that he should be made manifest to Israel, therefore am I come baptizing with water.
John 1:33 · KJV
And I knew him not: but he that sent me to baptize with water, the same said unto me, Upon whom thou shalt see the Spirit descending, and remaining on him, the same is he which baptizeth with the Holy Ghost.
John 3:23 · KJV
And John also was baptizing in Aenon near to Salim, because there was much water there: and they came, and were baptized.
John 3:26 · KJV
And they came unto John, and said unto him, Rabbi, he that was with thee beyond Jordan, to whom thou barest witness, behold, the same baptizeth, and all men come to him.
John 4:1 · KJV
When therefore the LORD knew how the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John,
John 4:2 · KJV
(Though Jesus himself baptized not, but his disciples,)
John 10:40 · KJV
And went away again beyond Jordan into the place where John at first baptized; and there he abode.
Acts 1:5 · KJV
For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence.
Acts 2:38 · KJV
Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
Acts 2:41 · KJV
Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.
Acts 8:12 · KJV
But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.
Acts 8:13 · KJV
Then Simon himself believed also: and when he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were done.
Acts 8:16 · KJV
(For as yet he was fallen upon none of them: only they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.)
Common questions
What does Strong's G907 mean?
G907 is the Greek word βαπτίζω (baptízō), meaning to immerse, submerge; to make whelmed (i.e. fully wet); used only (in the New Testament) of ceremonial ablution, especially (technically) of the ordinance of Christian baptism.
How is G907 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it baptized (47 times), baptize (9 times), baptized with (3 times), baptizing (3 times), were (2 times), among others.
How many times does G907 appear in the Bible?
βαπτίζω (baptízō) is tagged in 60 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G907 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from a derivative of G911 (βάπτω).
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