Baptism: meaning, definitions and examples
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baptism
[ ˈbæp.tɪz.əm ]
religious ceremony
Baptism is a Christian sacrament of initiation and adoption, almost invariably with the use of water, into the Christian Church generally. The canonical Gospels report that Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist, after which the apostles began baptizing new believers in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Synonyms
baptizing, christening, initiation
Examples of usage
- The baby received baptism in the church.
- She decided to undergo baptism as a symbol of her faith.
- Many people view baptism as a significant spiritual milestone.
- John performed baptisms in the river.
- The baptismal font is used for the ceremony.
Translations
Translations of the word "baptism" in other languages:
🇵🇹 batismo
🇮🇳 बपतिस्मा
🇩🇪 Taufe
🇮🇩 pembaptisan
🇺🇦 хрещення
🇵🇱 chrzest
🇯🇵 洗礼 (せんれい)
🇫🇷 baptême
🇪🇸 bautismo
🇹🇷 vaftiz
🇰🇷 세례 (serye)
🇸🇦 معمودية
🇨🇿 křest
🇸🇰 krst
🇨🇳 洗礼 (xǐlǐ)
🇸🇮 krst
🇮🇸 skírn
🇰🇿 шоқыну
🇬🇪 ნათლობა
🇦🇿 vafq
🇲🇽 bautismo
Etymology
The word 'baptism' originated from the Greek word 'baptizein', which means 'to dip' or 'to immerse'. The practice of baptism has roots in Jewish ritual immersion practices and was adopted by early Christians as a symbolic cleansing and initiation ceremony. Baptism has been an integral part of Christian tradition for centuries, symbolizing spiritual rebirth and entry into the faith community.