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Baptist

Meaning of “Baptist”

One who baptizes; as a title, John the Baptist.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesCawdrey 1604Bullokar 1616Webster 1828
14 occurrences14 verses3 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Matthew 3:1

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Luke 7:20
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?
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1611 witness · Luke 7:20 · retained source text

When the men were come vnto him, they said, Iohn Baptist hath sent vs vnto thee, saying, Art thou hee that should come, or looke we for another?

Luke 7:28
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.
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1611 witness · Luke 7:28 · retained source text

For I say vnto you, among those that are borne of women, there is not a greater Prophet then Iohn the Baptist: but he that is least in the kingdome of God, is greater then he.

Luke 7:33
For John the baptist came neither eating bread nor drinking wine; and ye say, He hath a devil.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Luke 7:33 · retained source text

For Iohn the Baptist came, neither eating bread, nor drinking wine, and ye say, He hath a deuill.

Luke 9:19
They answering said, John the baptist; but some say, Elias; and others say, that one of the old prophets is risen again.
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1611 witness · Luke 9:19 · retained source text

They answering, said, Iohn the Baptist: but some say, Elias: and others say, that one of the old Prophets is risen againe.

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Historical definitions

One who administers baptism. This appellation is appropriately given to John, the forerunner of Christ.

volume 1, leaf 238, column 2-3 (main dictionary)