ablution

, , : ; of Jewish ceremonial, ; in , (), "the pl. and the peculiar form seem to be used to include Christian baptism with other lustral rites" (Westc, in l.). a dipping washing lustration Mk 7:4 He 9:10 He 6:2 βαπτισμῶν διδαχήν -ῆς : FlJ, Ant., 18, 5, 2 (of John's baptism), and some Fathers (v. Soph., s.v.). Not so in NT, unless , , , be read with Tr. (Rec., WH, R, ).† baptism ἐν τ. βαπτισμῷ -ματι in the act of baptism Col 2:12

ablution (ceremonial or Christian)

baptism, washing