baptō, “to dip” (e.g., Josh 3:15 LXX; Ruth 2:14 LXX), of which baptizō, “to baptize,” is an intensive or frequentative form. It is also indicated by the LXX usage of baptizō with reference to immersion (see 2 Kgs 5:14). Another piece of supporting evidence is the statement that Jesus “came up immediately from the water” subsequent to his baptism (Matt 3:16 par. Mark 1:10, euthus anebē/anabainōn̄ apo/ek tou hudatos). While there are differences of view as to the way in which baptism by immersion ought