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Βαπτιστής G910
G910 is the Greek word Βαπτιστής, transliterated Baptistḗs. The King James Version most often renders it baptist.
What it means
a baptizer, as an epithet of Christ's forerunner.
Where it comes from
from G907 (βαπτίζω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 11 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: Baptist.
Verses using Βαπτιστής
All 11 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 3:1 · KJV
In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea,
Matthew 11:11 · KJV
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.
Matthew 11:12 · KJV
And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.
Matthew 14:2 · KJV
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.
Matthew 14:8 · KJV
And she, being before instructed of her mother, said, Give me here John Baptist’s head in a charger.
Matthew 16:14 · KJV
And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets.
Mark 8:28 · KJV
And they answered, John the Baptist: but some say, Elias; and others, One of the prophets.
Luke 7:20 · KJV
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?
Luke 7:28 · KJV
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.
Luke 7:33 · KJV
For John the Baptist came neither eating bread nor drinking wine; and ye say, He hath a devil.
Luke 9:19 · KJV
They answering said, John the Baptist; but some say, Elias; and others say, that one of the old prophets is risen again.
Common questions
What does Strong's G910 mean?
G910 is the Greek word Βαπτιστής (Baptistḗs), meaning a baptizer, as an epithet of Christ's forerunner.
How is G910 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it baptist (10 times), baptist's (1 time).
How many times does G910 appear in the Bible?
Βαπτιστής (Baptistḗs) is tagged in 11 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G910 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G907 (βαπτίζω).
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