Baptism Definition & Meaning

baptism
noun
  1. a Christian sacrament signifying spiritual cleansing and rebirth; "most churches baptize infants but some insist on adult baptism"

"Baptism" in song lyrics

See how baptism is used in real songs:

  • "Hip-hop holy man submerging you all in my baptism"
    Blackalicious — Clockwork
  • "As we layed on my altar, I performed the baptism"
    Buddha Monk & Da Manchuz f/ Popa Chief, Preacherman — Ain't No Woman Like the One I Got
  • "I had an unholy baptism"
    Celph Titled f/ Guttamouf, Lord Digga, Majik Most — Real Villains

Usage tips for "baptism"

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