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

dipping, washing (of a ceremonial character).

baptism

ablution (ceremonial or Christian)

baptism, washing

βαπτισμός, -οῦ, ὁ (βαπτίζω), prop., the act of which βάπτισμα is the result; 1. a dipping, washing, lustration: Mrk.7:4; of Jewish ceremonial. Heb.9:10; in Heb.6:2, βαπτισμῶν διδαχήν (-ῆς), "the pl. and the peculiar form seem to be used to include Christian baptism with other lustral rites" (Westc, in l.). 2. baptism: FlJ, Ant., 18, 5, 2 (of John's baptism), and some Fathers (see Soph., see word). Not so in NT, unless ἐν τ. βαπτισμῷ, in the act of baptism, Col.2:12, be read with Tr. (Rec., WH, R, -ματι). † (AS)