ἐμβάψας
embapsas
from ἐν and βάπτω; to whelm on, i.e. wet (a part of the person, etc.) by contact with a fluid:--dip.
Matthew 26:23 · Word #6
Lexicon G1686
| Lemma | ἐμβάπτω |
| Transliteration | embáptō |
| Strong's | G1686 |
Morphology V AOR ACT PTCP NOM M SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state of being |
| Tense | AOR — Aorist — Simple occurrence, often past |
| Voice | ACT — Active — The subject performs the action |
| Mood | PTCP — Participle — A verbal adjective |
| Case | NOM — Nominative — The subject of the sentence |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἐμβάπτω |
| Strong's | G1686 |
SIBI-P1 G1686-01
the one dipping in
| Root | ἐμβάπτω (embaptō) |
| Core Meanings | to dip in, to immerse into, to wet by plunging, to whelm into liquid |
| Semantic Range | to dip into liquid, to immerse partially, to moisten by contact with fluid, to plunge food or an object into sauce or drink |
| Conceptual Significance | In the Gospel context (e.g., the dipping of the morsel), the act signifies close table fellowship and shared intimacy. The participle highlights the identifying action of the betrayer, underscoring the poignancy of betrayal within covenantal fellowship. |
| Morphological Notes | Gr,V,PAA,NMS — Verb; Present tense (ongoing aspect); Active voice; Participle; Nominative masculine singular, modifying a masculine subject. |
| Rendering Rationale | The verb ἐμβάπτω combines ἐν (in) with βάπτω (to dip), conveying the action of plunging something into a liquid. As a present active participle, nominative masculine singular, ἐμβάψας describes a specific male subject characterized by the ongoing act—"the one dipping in"—preserving both the root sense of immersion and the participial, active force. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root ἐμβάπτω (to dip in, to immerse into, to wet by plunging, to whelm into liquid)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
G1686-02 |
embaptomenos | the one being dipped-in |
Word Usage (2 occurrences of G1686)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew 26:23 | ἐμβάψας | embapsas | |
| Mark 14:20 | ἐμβαπτόμενος | embaptomenos | dipping |