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Receiving The Holy Spirit

When?

When do you receive the Holy Spirit?
Normally soon after you become a believer.
Normal sequence:

Repentance
Baptism
Holy Spirit

Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. Acts 2:38 NKJV

Examples & Exceptions

While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all those who heard the word. Acts 10:44 NKJV
He asked them, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed [in Jesus as the Christ]?” And they said, “No, we have not even heard that there is a Holy Spirit.” Acts 19:2 AMP

1st example: Believed but had not got baptised. Did get baptised immediately after though.
2nd example: Received Holy Spirit on laying on of hands.

Receiving Visible

Receiving the Holy Spirit visible

Then [the apostles] laid their hands on them one by one, and they received the Holy Spirit. However, when Simon saw that the [Holy] Spirit was imparted through the laying on of the apostles’ hands Acts 8:17-18 AMPC
While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell on all who were listening to the message. And the believers from among the circumcised [the Jews] who came with Peter were surprised and amazed, because the free gift of the Holy Spirit had been bestowed and poured out largely even on the Gentiles. For they heard them talking in [unknown] tongues (languages) and extolling and magnifying God. Then Peter asked, Can anyone forbid or refuse water for baptizing these people, seeing that they have received the Holy Spirit just as we have? Acts 10:44-47 AMPC

Read: TONGUES

How?

1. Prayer

If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him!” Luke 11:13 NKJV

Example

When all the people were baptized, it came to pass that Jesus also was baptized; and while He prayed, the heaven was opened. And
the Holy Spirit descended in bodily form like a dove upon Him, and a
voice came from heaven which said, “You are My beloved Son; in You I am well pleased.” Luke 3:21–22 NKJV
They came down and prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit Acts 8:15 AMP

2. Laying on of Hands

Then they laid hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit. Acts 8:17 NKJV
Now when Simon saw that the Spirit was given through the laying on of the apostles’ hands Acts 8:18 NKJV
And when Paul had laid hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they spoke with tongues and prophesied. Acts 19:6 NKJV

3. Hearing the Gospel

While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all those who heard the word. Acts 10:44 NKJV

What words?

And when there had been much dispute, Peter rose up and said to them: “Men and brethren, you know that a good while ago God chose among us, that by my mouth the Gentiles should hear the word of the gospel and believe. Acts 15:7 NKJV

4. Other ways

And when He had said this, He breathed on them, and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. John 20:22 NKJV

Promise

“And it shall come to pass afterward
That I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh;
Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,
Your old men shall dream dreams,
Your young men shall see visions.
And also on My menservants and on My maidservants
I will pour out My Spirit in those days.
“And I will show wonders in the heavens and in the earth Joel 2:28-30 NKJV

Preceded by

“Now, therefore,” says the Lord,
“Turn to Me with all your heart,
With fasting, with weeping, and with mourning.” Joel 2:12 NKJV

Other versions

“Even now,” says the Lord,
“Turn and come to Me with all your heart [in genuine repentance],
With fasting and weeping and mourning [until every barrier is removed and the broken fellowship is restored] Joel 2:12 AMP

Read: FASTING
Read: SUPPLICATION

Filled with the Holy Spirit

be filled with the [Holy] Spirit and constantly guided by Him. Ephesians 5:18 AMP
Never lag in zeal and in earnest endeavor; be aglow and burning with the Spirit, serving the Lord. Romans 12:11 AMPC

Examples

Jesus: Then Jesus, being filled¹ with the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness Luke 4:1 NKJV
John: “For he will be great in the sight of the Lord; and he will drink no wine or liquor, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit while yet in his mother’s womb. Luke 1:15 NASB

1. How to be filled with the Holy Spirit

1.1. Speaking/Singing/Thanksgiving:

do not get drunk with wine, in which there is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit, speaking to yourselves² in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody with your hearts to the Lord; always giving thanks for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to our God and Father Ephesians 5:18-20 NASB

The verse says “speaking to yourselves” i.e. in other words to yourself. See below:

Why are you in despair, my soul? And why are you restless within me? Wait for God, for I will again praise Him For the help of His presence, my God. Psalm 42:5 NASB
Why are you in despair, my soul? And why are you restless within me? Wait for God, for I will again praise Him For the help of His presence, my God. Psalm 43:5 NASB

Read: SPEAKING TO YOURSELVES

1.2. Laying on of hands

Ananias departed and entered the house, and after laying his hands on him said, “Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road by which you were coming, has sent me so that you may regain your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit.” Acts 9:17 NASB

1.3. Prayer

And when they had prayed, the place where they had gathered together was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak the word of God with boldness. Acts 4:31 NASB

1.4. Interacting with other Believers

When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, her baby leaped in her womb; and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit and empowered by Him. Luke 1:41 AMP

2. Continually filled

the disciples were continually filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit. Acts 13:52 NASB
Therefore, brethren, seek out from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business Acts 6:3 NKJV

Examples

Stephen: The suggestion pleased the whole congregation; and they selected Stephen, a man full of faith [in Christ Jesus], and [filled with and led by] the Holy Spirit, and Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas (Nikolaos), a proselyte (Gentile convert) from Antioch. Acts 6:5 AMP
Barnabas: The news about them reached the ears of the church in Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas off to Antioch. Then when he arrived and witnessed the grace of God, he rejoiced and began to encourage them all with resolute heart to remain true to the Lord; for he was a good man, and full of the Holy Spirit and faith. And considerable numbers were added to the Lord. Acts 11:22-24 NASB

3. Holy Spirit without limit

For the One whom God has sent speaks the words of God, for God gives the Spirit without limit. John 3:34 BSB

What the Holy Spirit does for us

1. Communicates with us

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship³ of the Holy Spirit, be with you all. 2 Corinthians 13:14 NASB

Example

Then the Spirit entered me and set me on my feet, and spoke with me and said to me: “Go, shut yourself inside your house. Ezekiel 3:24 NKJV

Fellowship = (to) communicate(-ation)

2. Teaches & Reminds

But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you. John 14:26 NKJV
For the Holy Spirit will teach you in that very hour what you ought to say.” Luke 12:12 NKJV

3. Gives us revelation of the future

“I have many more things to say to you, but you cannot bear [to hear] them now. But when He, the Spirit of Truth, comes, He will guide you into all the truth [full and complete truth]. For He will not speak on His own initiative, but He will speak whatever He hears [from the Father—the message regarding the Son], and He will disclose to you what is to come [in the future]. John 16:12-13 AMP

Other versions

But when He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you into all the truth; for He will not speak on His own, but whatever He hears, He will speak; and He will disclose to you what is to come. John 16:13 NASB

See examples

I only know that in town after town the Holy Spirit warns me that chains and afflictions await me. Acts 20:23 BSB
And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ. Luke 2:26 NKJV

4. Brings transformation

He saved us, not because of any works of righteousness that we have done, but because of His own compassion and mercy, by the cleansing of the new birth (spiritual transformation, regeneration) and renewing by the Holy Spirit Titus 3:5 AMP
Until the Spirit is poured upon us from on high, And the wilderness becomes a fruitful field, And the fruitful field is counted as a forest. Then justice will dwell in the wilderness, And righteousness remain in the fruitful field. The work of righteousness will be peace, And the effect of righteousness, quietness and assurance forever. My people will dwell in a peaceful habitation, In secure dwellings, and in quiet resting places Isaiah 32:15-18 NKJV
But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord. 2 Corinthians 3:18 NKJV

Other versions

renewal by the Holy Spirit. Titus 3:5 BSB
according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit Titus 3:5 NKJV

5. Gives us gifts

All these things [the gifts, the achievements, the abilities, the empowering] are brought about by one and the same [Holy] Spirit, distributing to each one individually just as He chooses. 1 Corinthians 12:11 AMP
to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. 1 Corinthians 12:7 NASB

Read: HOLY SPIRIT GIFTS

6. Enables speaking the word of GOD boldly

And when they had prayed, the place where they had gathered together was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak the word of God with boldness. Acts 4:31 NASB

7. Empowers us

When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, her baby leaped in her womb; and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit and empowered by Him. Luke 1:41 AMP
Then Samson went down to Timnah with his father and mother and came to the vineyards of Timnah. Suddenly a young lion came roaring at him, and the Spirit of the LORD came powerfully upon him, and he tore the lion apart with his bare hands as one would tear a young goat. Judges 14:5-6 BSB
Then the Spirit of the LORD came mightily upon him, and he went down to Ashkelon, killed thirty of their men, took their apparel, and gave their clothes to those who had solved the riddle. Judges 14:19 BSB
When Samson arrived in Lehi, the Philistines came out shouting against him. And the Spirit of the LORD came mightily upon him. The ropes on his arms became like burnt flax, and the bonds broke loose from his hands. He found the fresh jawbone of a donkey, reached out his hand and took it, and struck down a thousand men. Judges 15:14-15 BSB

8. Enables us to Prophesy

For no prophecy ever originated because some man willed it [to do so—it never came by human impulse], but men spoke from God who were borne along (moved and impelled) by the Holy Spirit. 2 Peter 1:21 AMPC
But Moses said to him, “Are you jealous for my sake? If only all the LORD’S people were prophets, that the LORD would put His Spirit upon them!” Numbers 11:29 NASB

Other versions

prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit. 2 Peter 1:21 NKJV

Examples

Then his father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied Luke 1:67 BSB
when Paul had laid hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they spoke with tongues and prophesied. Acts 19:6 NKJV
Then the Spirit of the LORD will come upon you, and you will prophesy with them and be turned into another man. 1 Samuel 10:6 NKJV
“Men and brethren, this Scripture had to be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit spoke before by the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide to those who arrested Jesus Acts 1:16 NKJV
For David himself said by the Holy Spirit: ‘The LORD said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand, Till I make Your enemies Your footstool.” Mark 12:36 NKJV
who by the Holy Spirit, through the mouth of our father David Your servant, said, ‘Why did the Gentiles rage, And the peoples devise futile things? Acts 4:25 NASB
Then the Spirit of the LORD fell upon me, and said to me, “Speak! ‘Thus says the LORD: “Thus you have said, O house of Israel; for I know the things that come into your mind. Ezekiel 11:5 NKJV

9. Props us up

Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold⁴ me with thy free spirit. Psalm 51:12 KJV

Uphold = to prop

10. Gives Joy

In that very hour He was overjoyed and rejoiced greatly in the Holy Spirit, and He said Luke 10:21 AMP

Other versions

At that very time He rejoiced greatly in the Holy Spirit Luke 10:21 NASB

11. Gives Righteous Anger

When Saul heard their words, the Spirit of God rushed upon him, and he burned with great anger. 1 Samuel 11:6 BSB

12. Enables us to see the unseen

But Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, looked intently into heaven and saw the glory of God and Jesus standing at the right hand of God. “Look,” he said, “I see heaven open and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God.” Acts 7:55-56 BSB
Then the Spirit lifted me up and brought me to the East Gate of the LORD’s house, which faces eastward; and there at the door of the gate were twenty-five men, among whom I saw Jaazaniah the son of Azzur, and Pelatiah the son of Benaiah, princes of the people. Ezekiel 11:1 NKJV

13. Speak & Command with holy boldness

But Saul, who was also known as Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, stared at him, and said, “You who are full of all deceit and fraud, you son of the devil, you enemy of all righteousness, will you not stop making crooked the straight ways of the Lord? Now, behold, the hand of the Lord is upon you, and you will be blind and not see the sun for a time.” And immediately a mist and a darkness fell upon him, and he went about seeking those who would lead him by the hand. Acts 13:9-11 NASB
Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Rulers of the people and elders of Israel: Acts 4:8 NKJV

14. Start speaking in Tongues

And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. Acts 2:4 NKJV

When one is full of the Holy Spirit, they may start speaking in tongues. The converse may not necessarily be true i.e. subsequent speaking in tongues may not necessarily mean that a person is full of the Holy Spirit.

15. Releases for Ministry

And He said to them, The harvest indeed is abundant [there is much ripe grain], but the farmhands are few. Pray therefore the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest. Luke 10:2 AMPC

Example

While they were serving the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul (Paul) for the work to which I have called them.” Acts 13:2 AMP
Now they passed through the territory of Phrygia and Galatia, after being forbidden by the Holy Spirit to speak the word in [the west coast province of] Asia [Minor] Acts 16:6 AMP

16. Enables us to speak correctly

Therefore I want you to understand that no one speaking under the power and influence of the [Holy] Spirit of God can [ever] say, Jesus be cursed! And no one can [really] say, Jesus is [my] Lord, except by and under the power and influence of the Holy Spirit. 1 Corinthians 12:3 AMPC

17. Building of Faith & keeping you in GOD's Love

But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit, keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. Jude 20-21 NKJV

18. Guidance

Do not quench [subdue, or be unresponsive to the working and guidance of] the [Holy] Spirit. 1 Thessalonians 5:19 AMP
For all who are being led by the Spirit of God, these are sons and daughters of God. Romans 8:14 NASB
be filled with the [Holy] Spirit and constantly guided by Him. Ephesians 5:18 AMP

See examples

Now Jesus, full of [and in perfect communication with] the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness for forty days, being tempted by the devil. Luke 4:1-2 AMP
Then the Spirit said to Philip, “Go up and join this chariot.” Acts 8:29 NASB
While Peter was reflecting on the vision, the Spirit said to him, “Behold, three men are looking for you. But get up, go downstairs and accompany them without misgivings, for I have sent them Myself.” Acts 10:19-20 NASB

19. Enables right decisions

Then the Spirit covered Amasai like clothing, the chief of the thirty; and he said, “We are yours, David, And are with you, son of Jesse! Peace, peace to you, And peace to him who helps you; Indeed, your God helps you!” Then David received them and made them captains of the troops. 1 Chronicles 12:18 NASB

20. Does things not possible by might or power

So he answered and said to me: “This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: ‘Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,’ Says the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6 NKJV

21. Comforts, Advocates, Helps etc

But the Helper (Comforter, Advocate, Intercessor—Counselor, Strengthener, Standby), the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name [in My place, to represent Me and act on My behalf], He will teach you all things. And He will help you remember everything that I have told you. John 14:26 AMP

22. Role in Prayer

In the same way the Spirit [comes to us and] helps us in our weakness. We do not know what prayer to offer or how to offer it as we should, but the Spirit Himself [knows our need and at the right time] intercedes on our behalf with sighs and groanings too deep for words. ²⁷And He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because the Spirit intercedes [before God] on behalf of ^[a]God’s people in accordance with God’s will. Romans 8:26-27 AMP

Insights about the Holy Spirit

1. Is a person

Therefore, as the Holy Spirit says: “Today, if you will hear His voice Hebrews 3:7 NKJV

2. Is also GOD

And while Peter was earnestly revolving the vision in his mind and meditating on it, the [Holy] Spirit said to him, Behold, three men are looking for you! Get up and go below and accompany them without any doubt [about its legality] or any discrimination or hesitation, for I have sent them. Acts 10:19-20 AMPC
While they were serving the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul (Paul) for the work to which I have called them.” Acts 13:2 AMP

3.The Holy Spirit is a gift

Peter said to them, “Repent, and each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. Acts 2:38 NASB

4. Holy Spirit with you and in you

And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever— the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him; but you know Him, for He dwells with you and will be in you. John 14:16-17 NKJV

5. Indwelling Holy Spirit

Do you not know that your body is the temple (the very sanctuary) of the Holy Spirit Who lives within you, Whom you have received [as a Gift] from God? 1 Corinthians 6:19 AMPC

6. Interacting with the Holy Spirit

Do not quench⁵ (suppress or subdue) the [Holy] Spirit 1 Thessalonians 5:19 AMPC
And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God [but seek to please Him], by whom you were sealed and marked [branded as God’s own] for the day of redemption [the final deliverance from the consequences of sin]. Ephesians 4:30 AMP
And John bore witness, saying, “I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and He remained⁶ upon Him. John 1:32 NKJV

Other versions

Do not quench [subdue, or be unresponsive to the working and guidance of] the [Holy] Spirit. 1 Thessalonians 5:19 AMP

If the Holy Spirit like a dove were sitting on our shoulder, would we not walk and move carefully to avoid Him leaving us? See also

I will behave wisely in a perfect way. Oh, when will You come to me? I will walk within my house with a perfect heart. Psalm 101:2 NKJV
do not take Your Holy Spirit from me. Psalm 51:11 NKJV

7. Baptism with the Holy Spirit

I indeed baptize⁷ you with water unto repentance, but He who is coming after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize⁸ you with the Holy Spirit and fire. Matthew 3:11 NKJV
I indeed baptized you with water, but He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.” Mark 1:8 NKJV
John answered, saying to all, “I indeed baptize⁹ you with water; but One mightier than I is coming, whose sandal strap I am not worthy to loose. He will baptize¹⁰ you with the Holy Spirit and fire. Luke 3:16 NKJV
I did not know Him, but He who sent me to baptize with water said to me, ‘Upon whom you see the Spirit descending, and remaining on Him, this is He who baptizes with the Holy Spirit.’ John 1:33 NKJV
And being assembled together with them, He commanded them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the Promise of the Father, “which,” He said, “you have heard from Me;for John truly baptized with water, but you shall be baptized¹¹ with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.” Acts 1:4-5 NKJV
And I remembered the word of the Lord, how He used to say, ‘John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.’ Acts 11:16 NASB

Baptized = to immerse, submerge; to make whelmed (i.e. fully wet)

8. Others recognise that you have the Holy Spirit

And Pharaoh said to his servants, “Can we find such a one as this, a man in whom is the Spirit of God?” Genesis 41:38 NKJV
But at last Daniel came before me (his name is Belteshazzar, according to the name of my god; in him is the Spirit of the Holy God), and I told the dream before him, saying: Daniel 4:8 NKJV
“Belteshazzar, chief of the magicians, because I know that the Spirit of the Holy God is in you, and no secret troubles you, explain to me the visions of my dream that I have seen, and its interpretation. Daniel 4:9 NKJV
There is a man in your kingdom in whom is the Spirit of the Holy God. Daniel 5:11 NKJV

9. Has emotions

Grieved: But they rebelled and grieved His Holy Spirit; So He turned Himself against them as an enemy, And He fought against them. Isaiah 63:10 NKJV
And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Ephesians 2:20 NKJV

10. Speaking against the Holy Spirit not permitted

But whoever speaks abusively against or maliciously misrepresents the Holy Spirit can never get forgiveness, but is guilty of and is in the grasp of an everlasting trespass. Mark 3:29 AMPC

11. Those with Holy Spirit possible to increase

And the LORD said to Moses: “Take Joshua the son of Nun with you, a man in whom is the Spirit, and lay your hand on him Numbers 27:18 NKJV

Above was followed by

Now Joshua the son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom, for Moses had laid his hands on him; so the children of Israel heeded him, and did as the LORD had commanded Moses. Deuteronomy 34:9 NKJV

12. Attributes

And the Spirit of the Lord will rest on Him—
The Spirit of wisdom and understanding,
The Spirit of counsel and strength,
The Spirit of knowledge and of the [reverential and obedient] fear of the Lord Isaiah 11:2 AMP

Songs

Footnotes

4134 πλήρης [PLH/RHS] {plḗrēs} \play'-race\ from 4130; replete, or covered over; by analogy, complete:--full.

1438 ἑαυτοῦ [E(AUTOU=] {heautoû} \heh-ow-too'\ from a reflexive pronoun otherwise obsolete and the genitive case (dative case or accusative case) of 846; him- (her-, it-, them-, also (in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-, thy-, our-, your-) self (selves), etc.:--alone, her (own, -self), (he) himself, his (own), itself, one (to) another, our (thine) own(-selves), + that she had, their (own, own selves), (of) them(-selves), they, thyself, you, your (own, own conceits, own selves, -selves).

2842 κοινωνία [KOINWNI/A] {koinōnía} \koy-nohn-ee'-ah\ from 2844; partnership, i.e. (literally) participation, or (social) intercourse, or (pecuniary) benefaction:--(to) communicate(-ation), communion, (contri-)distribution, fellowship.

5564 סמך

[sâmak] \saw-mak'\ A primitive root; to prop (literally or figuratively); reflexively to lean upon or take hold of (in a favorable or unfavorable sense): - bear {up} {establish} (up-) {hold} {lay} {lean} lie {hard} {put} rest {self} set {self} stand {fast} stay ({self}) sustain.

4570 σβέννυμι [SBE/NNUMI] {sbénnymi} \sben'-noo-mee\ a prolonged form of an apparently primary verb; to extinguish (literally or figuratively):--go out, quench.

3306 μένω [ME/NW] {ménō} \men'-o\ a primary verb; to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy):--abide, continue, dwell, endure, be present, remain, stand, tarry (for), X thine own.

907 βαπτίζω [BAPTI/ZW] {baptízō} \bap-tid'-zo\ from a derivative of 911; to immerse, submerge; to make whelmed (i.e. fully wet); used only (in the New Testament) of ceremonial ablution, especially (technically) of the ordinance of Christian baptism:--Baptist, baptize, wash.

907 βαπτίζω [BAPTI/ZW] {baptízō} \bap-tid'-zo\ from a derivative of 911; to immerse, submerge; to make whelmed (i.e. fully wet); used only (in the New Testament) of ceremonial ablution, especially (technically) of the ordinance of Christian baptism:--Baptist, baptize, wash.