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βαπτισμός G909
G909 is the Greek word βαπτισμός, transliterated baptismós. The King James Version most often renders it washing.
What it means
ablution (ceremonial or Christian).
Where it comes from
from G907 (βαπτίζω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: baptism, washing.
Verses using βαπτισμός
All 4 verses, quoted in full.
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.
Hebrews 9:10 · KJV
Which stood only in meats and drinks, and divers washings, and carnal ordinances, imposed on them until the time of reformation.
Common questions
What does Strong's G909 mean?
G909 is the Greek word βαπτισμός (baptismós), meaning ablution (ceremonial or Christian).
How is G909 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it washing (2 times), baptisms (1 time), washings (1 time).
How many times does G909 appear in the Bible?
βαπτισμός (baptismós) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G909 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G907 (βαπτίζω).
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