How Do You Spell PEDOBAPTIST?

Pronunciation: [pˈɛdəbˌaptɪst] (IPA)

Pedobaptist is a term used to describe a person or denomination that practices infant baptism. The spelling of this word can be broken down phonetically as [pɛdəʊˈbæptɪst]. The first syllable, "pedo", comes from the Greek word for child, while the second syllable, "baptist", is derived from the practice of baptism. The "o" in "pedo" is pronounced like the "o" in "so", and the "a" in "baptist" is pronounced like the "a" in "cat". Together, these syllables create the word "pedobaptist".

PEDOBAPTIST Meaning and Definition

1. Pedobaptist is a term that refers to a person or a religious denomination that practices infant or child baptism. Derived from the Greek words "pedo" meaning child and "baptizein" meaning to immerse or wash, a Pedobaptist believes in administering the sacrament of baptism to infants or young children.

   In the context of Christianity, Pedobaptists are typically associated with denominations such as Roman Catholicism, Eastern Orthodox, Anglicanism, and certain branches of Protestantism. They hold the belief that baptism is an important sacrament that initiates an individual into the faith community and marks their inclusion in the covenant relationship with God. Pedobaptists often emphasize the significance of inherited faith and the role of parents or sponsors who make promises on behalf of the child.

   Pedobaptism is considered a contrast to believer's baptism or credobaptism, where individuals are baptized upon making a personal profession of faith. The practice of Pedobaptism is often grounded in various theological views, such as covenant theology, the belief in the continuity of God's covenants throughout history.

   While the term "Pedobaptist" is primarily used within the Christian religious context, it may also be employed more broadly to describe religions or groups that practice a similar form of infant or child baptism in other religious traditions.

2. One who holds the Scriptural character of infant baptism.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for PEDOBAPTIST

• pedobaptizm
• pedobaptis
• oedobaptist
• ledobaptist
• -edobaptist
• 0edobaptist
• pwdobaptist
• psdobaptist
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• p4dobaptist
• p3dobaptist
• pesobaptist
• pexobaptist
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• pefobaptist
• perobaptist
• peeobaptist
• pedibaptist
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Etymology of PEDOBAPTIST

The etymology of the word "Pedobaptist" is a combination of two elements: "pedo-" and "baptist".

1. "Pedo-" is derived from the Greek word "pais/paidos", which means "child" or "son". This root is commonly used in words related to children or childhood, such as "pediatrics" (medical care for children) or "pedagogue" (a teacher or guardian of children).

2. "Baptist" refers to the Christian practice of baptism, which is the ritual or sacrament of immersing a person in water or applying water to them as a symbol of purification or initiation into the faith. The term "baptist" comes from the Greek word "baptizein", which means "to immerse" or "to submerge".

Plural form of PEDOBAPTIST is PEDOBAPTISTS