Topical Encyclopedia The term "dip" in the Bible is often associated with the act of immersing or submerging an object or oneself into a liquid. This action is frequently symbolic, representing purification, identification, or participation in a covenant or ritual. The concept of dipping is found in various contexts throughout the Scriptures, each carrying its own theological and cultural significance.Old Testament References 1. Ritual Purification: In Levitical law, dipping is part of the purification process. For instance, in Leviticus 14:6, during the cleansing of a leper, the priest is instructed to "take the live bird with the cedar wood, the scarlet yarn, and the hyssop, and dip them along with the live bird in the blood of the bird that was slaughtered over the fresh water." This act of dipping symbolizes the transfer of impurity and the restoration of the individual to a state of ritual cleanliness. 2. Covenantal Acts: In Exodus 12:22, during the first Passover, the Israelites are commanded to "take a bunch of hyssop, dip it into the blood in the basin, and apply some of the blood to the top and both sides of the doorframe." This dipping into the blood of the Passover lamb signifies the covenantal protection and deliverance of God's people from the impending judgment on Egypt. 3. Symbolic Actions: In 1 Samuel 14:27, Jonathan, unaware of his father Saul's oath, "dipped the end of the staff that was in his hand into the honeycomb, and he raised his hand to his mouth, and his eyes brightened." This act of dipping, though seemingly mundane, highlights the sustenance and enlightenment that comes from God's provision, contrasting with Saul's misguided leadership. New Testament References 1. Identification with Christ: In the New Testament, dipping is often associated with baptism, an act of identification with the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. While the term "dip" itself is not directly used in the context of baptism, the concept of immersion is central to the practice. Romans 6:4 states, "We were therefore buried with Him through baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may walk in newness of life." 2. The Last Supper: During the Last Supper, Jesus uses the act of dipping to reveal the betrayal of Judas. In John 13:26, Jesus says, "It is the one to whom I give this piece of bread after I have dipped it." This act of dipping the bread and giving it to Judas signifies the fulfillment of prophecy and the unfolding of God's redemptive plan through the betrayal and crucifixion of Christ. 3. Revelation and Judgment: In Revelation 19:13, the imagery of Christ's return includes a robe "dipped in blood," symbolizing His righteous judgment and victory over evil. This vivid depiction underscores the ultimate triumph of Christ and the establishment of His eternal kingdom. Cultural and Theological Significance The act of dipping in biblical times often carried deep cultural and theological meanings. It was not merely a physical action but a representation of spiritual truths. Whether in the context of purification, covenant, or identification, dipping served as a tangible expression of faith and obedience to God's commands. Through these acts, believers were reminded of their relationship with God, their need for cleansing, and their participation in His divine purposes. Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary 1. (v. t.) To plunge or immerse; especially, to put for a moment into a liquid; to insert into a fluid and withdraw again.2. (v. t.) To immerse for baptism; to baptize by immersion. 3. (v. t.) To wet, as if by immersing; to moisten. 4. (v. t.) To plunge or engage thoroughly in any affair. 5. (v. t.) To take out, by dipping a dipper, ladle, or other receptacle, into a fluid and removing a part; -- often with out; as, to dip water from a boiler; to dip out water. 6. (v. t.) To engage as a pledge; to mortgage. 7. (v. i.) To immerse one's self; to become plunged in a liquid; to sink. 8. (v. i.) To perform the action of plunging some receptacle, as a dipper, ladle. etc.; into a liquid or a soft substance and removing a part. 9. (v. i.) To pierce; to penetrate; -- followed by in or into. 10. (v. i.) To enter slightly or cursorily; to engage one's self desultorily or by the way; to partake limitedly; -- followed by in or into. 11. (v. i.) To incline downward from the plane of the horizon; as, strata of rock dip. 12. (v. i.) To dip snuff. 13. (n.) The action of dipping or plunging for a moment into a liquid. 14. (n.) Inclination downward; direction below a horizontal line; slope; pitch. 15. (n.) A liquid, as a sauce or gravy, served at table with a ladle or spoon. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia DIPPriests when offering a sin offering were required to dip a finger into the blood of the sacrificed bullock and "to sprinkle of the blood seven times before Yahweh" (compare Leviticus 4:6, et al.). See also the law referring to the cleansing of infected houses (Leviticus 14:51) and the cleansing of a leper (Leviticus 14:16). In all such cases "to dip" is "to moisten," "to besprinkle," "to dip in," the Hebrew Tabhal, or the Greek bapto. See also ASHER. In Psalm 68:23 "dipping" is not translated from the Hebrew, but merely employed for a better understanding of the passage: "Thou mayest crush them, dipping thy foot in blood" (the King James Version "that thy foot may be dipped in the blood"). Revelation 19:13 is a very doubtful passage. the King James Version reads: "a vesture dipped in blood" (from bapto, "to dip"); the Revised Version (British and American) following another reading (either rhaino, or rhantizo, both "to sprinkle"), translates "a garment sprinkled with blood." the Revised Version, margin gives "dipped in." See also SOP. Greek 911. bapto -- to dip ... bapto. 912 . to dip. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: bapto Phonetic Spelling: (bap'-to) Short Definition: I dip, dye Definition: (a) I dip, (b) I dye. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/911.htm - 6k 1686. embapto -- to dip in 907. baptizo -- to dip, sink 501. antleo -- to bail out, draw water 1363. diploo -- to double 1372. dipsao -- to thirst 1373. dipsos -- thirst 1362. diplous -- twofold, double 1374. dipsuchos -- of two minds, wavering Strong's Hebrew 2881. tabal -- to dip... to dip. Transliteration: tabal Phonetic Spelling: (taw-bal') Short Definition: dip. ... root Definition to dip NASB Word Usage dip (9), dipped (6), plunge (1). ... /hebrew/2881.htm - 5k 6647. tseba -- to dip, wet 4272. machats -- to smite through, wound severely, shatter 6648. tseba -- dye, dyed stuff Library Shoes of Iron, and Strength Sufficient: a New Year's Promise Judas' Betrayal and Peter's Denial Foretold. The Ordinances of the New Testament. The Lesson of Memory Naaman the Syrian The Rich Man and Lazarus Baptism. John iii. 5 Diamond and his Mother Sat Down Upon the Edge of the Rough Grass ... "This Thing is from Me" Thesaurus Dip (17 Occurrences)... 5. 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