A Greek word that was made into an English word NOT translated into English (i.e. transliterated).  The original word means immersion or dipping.  A very common word even more so than our English word immersion.  But in The Word of God it means so much more.  SEE below.

• Myth 4: Baptism is of Secondary Importance
• Why all the Fuss? -- Definitions
• What the Bible Says About Baptism
• The Gospels
• The Book of Acts
• The Letters to the Churches
• Other Baptisms
• Baptism of the Holy Spirit
• Baptism of Fire
• Baptism for the Dead
• The Baptism of John
• Other Mentions of Baptism
• Common Objections Against Baptism
• Salvation is Not by Works
• The Thief on the Cross
• Paul Not Sent to Baptize
• Conversions Which Do Not Mention Baptism
• If a Person Got Killed on the Way to Baptism ...
• Is This Important?