βαπτίσωνται
baptízō
they wash
To immerse or dip into liquid, with the primary sense of submerging an object or person in water. In Koine Greek contexts, βαπτίζω is used both in literal senses (such as immersing material in liquid for dyeing or cleaning) and in ritual or ceremonial contexts for purification or initiation, particularly in relation to religious washings and initiations. In the New Testament, it frequently refers specifically to the act of ritual immersion or washing, often as a sign of repentance, initiation, or purification.
Mark 7:4 · Word #6
Lexicon G907
| Lemma | βαπτίζω |
| Transliteration | baptízō |
| Strong's | G907 |
| Definition | To immerse or dip into liquid, with the primary sense of submerging an object or person in water. In Koine Greek contexts, βαπτίζω is used both in literal senses (such as immersing material in liquid for dyeing or cleaning) and in ritual or ceremonial contexts for purification or initiation, particularly in relation to religious washings and initiations. In the New Testament, it frequently refers specifically to the act of ritual immersion or washing, often as a sign of repentance, initiation, or purification. |
Morphology V AOR MID SUBJ 3P PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state of being |
| Tense | AOR — Aorist — Simple occurrence, often past |
| Voice | MID — Middle — The subject acts on itself or in its own interest |
| Mood | SUBJ — Subjunctive — Expresses possibility or purpose |
| Person | 3P — 3rd person — The one spoken about ("he/she/it/they") |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | they wash |
| Literal | they-wash-themselves |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | βαπτίζω |
| Strong's | G907 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G907-03
they might immerse themselves
| Morphological Notes | Verb; aorist tense (simple/completed aspect), middle voice (self-involved/reflexive), subjunctive mood, 3rd person plural. |
| Rendering Rationale | The aorist subjunctive expresses a simple, undefined act viewed as a whole, while the middle voice highlights reflexive or self-involved action. "Immerse themselves" preserves the root sense of submerging in liquid and reflects the middle voice and third person plural form. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
they might immerse themselves
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 accurately represents the potential/contingent middle/passive force and the ceremonial nature implied. |