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PRONUNCIATION OF BAPTISM OF FIRE

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BAPTISM OF FIRE

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Baptism of fire is a noun.
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WHAT DOES BAPTISM OF FIRE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Baptism by fire

The phrase baptism by fire or baptism of fire is a phrase originating from the words of John the Baptist in Matthew 3:11. Matthew 3:11 "I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire" King James Version 1611 The phrase also occurs in Luke 3:16 and it might be taken as a reference to Dante's Inferno or perhaps the fiery trial of faith which endures suffering and purifies the faithful. See also Dante's Purgatory 27:10-15.

Definition of baptism of fire in the English dictionary

The first definition of baptism of fire in the dictionary is a soldier's first experience of battle. Other definition of baptism of fire is any initiating ordeal or experience. Baptism of fire is also the penetration of the Holy Ghost into the human spirit to purify, consecrate, and strengthen it, as was believed to have occurred initially at Pentecost.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BAPTISM OF FIRE

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Baptist
Baptist Church
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WORDS THAT END LIKE BAPTISM OF FIRE

anti-aircraft fire
battery fire
brush fire
catch fire
coal fire
fire
forest fire
friendly fire
gas fire
hang fire
like a house on fire
line of fire
liquid fire
log fire
no smoke without fire
on fire
open fire
rapid fire
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set the world on fire
under fire

Synonyms and antonyms of baptism of fire in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «baptism of fire» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BAPTISM OF FIRE

Find out the translation of baptism of fire to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of baptism of fire from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «baptism of fire» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

火的洗礼
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

bautismo de fuego
570 millions of speakers

English

baptism of fire
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

आग का बपतिस्मा
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

معمودية النار
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Крещение огнем
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

batismo de fogo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

আগুনের বাপ্তিস্ম
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

baptême du feu
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pembaptisan api
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Feuertaufe
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

火の洗礼
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

화재 의 세례
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Baptis geni
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

lễ rửa tội của lửa
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

நெருப்பு ஞானஸ்நானம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अग्नीचा बाप्तिस्मा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Ateş vaftiz
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

battesimo del fuoco
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Chrzest ognia
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Хрещення вогнем
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

botez de foc
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

βάπτισμα του πυρός
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

vuurdoop
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

elddop
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

ilddåp
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of baptism of fire

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BAPTISM OF FIRE»

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BAPTISM OF FIRE»

Discover the use of baptism of fire in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to baptism of fire and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Baptism of Fire: The Second Battle of Ypres and the Forging ...
Here are the voices of the soldiers themselves -- both Canadian and German -- reaching across more than 90 years with a stunning immediacy.
Nathan M. Greenfield, 2010
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Baptism of Fire
Injured or not, Geralt has a rescue mission on his hands. This is the third of the Witcher novels by Andrzej Sapkowski
Andrzej Sapkowski, 2014
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Ch‰teau Thierry & Belleau Wood 1918: America's Baptism of ...
In May and June 1918 the newly arrived American Expeditionary Force fought two actions that helped defeat the last German offensive of World War I. At Chäteau Thierry a combined French and American force stopped the Germans from crossing ...
David Bonk, 2012
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Baptism of Fire
Savage Dragon Volume 1: Baptism Of Fire
Erik Larsen, 2002
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Baptism of Fire: The First Combat Experiences of the Royal ...
Besides this, the book contains over 100 rare and mostly previously-unpublished images, as well as a selection of superb color profiles showing camouflage and markings for the aircraft of both air forces.
Csaba Becze, 2010
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The Substitute Teacher: Baptism of Fire
2. Baptism. of. Fire. had my strategy all mapped out. The bet was on. I knew I had to win this. If I didn't, I knew Matson would be after me and have to carry out the street primary directive. Whoever didn't have the money if they lost would be ...
Benjamin Robinson
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Baptism Of Fire
Who is the mysterious figure watchingfrom the darkness and will Hannah's defiant spirit wither under the glare of hermissionary uncle and aunt?Hannah needs all her strength to survive baptism of fire.
Christine Harris, 2012
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Negation: Baptism of fire
Obregon Kaine once again aids the kidnapped representatives of several planets when he discovers that the most vulnerable of them, the infant Memi, has been snatched by the Negation's fearsome Lawbringer.
Tony Bedard, Paul Pelletier, David Meikis, 2003
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Baptism of Fire: A Guide for Experiencing the Death of Christ
Rev. Voight takes you step-by-step through his experience of Christ's death, burial, and hell, and shares the many things that were revealed during these experiences.
Samuel Voight, 2000
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Green Lantern: Baptism of Fire
Follow Kyle, the last Green Lantern, as he explores his legacy and ponders the awesome power of the ring he wears.
Ron Marz, 1998

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BAPTISM OF FIRE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term baptism of fire is used in the context of the following news items.
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allAfrica.com: Nigeria: Keshi's Sack, Messi's Struggles and the 7 …
Appropriately what one would term a baptism of fire (goals)! The Williams' sisters set up another clash at Wimbledon. One match to look forward ... «AllAfrica.com, Jul 15»
2
Vernoy: Travis Schumate continues family tradition
Just last month, Schumate got his baptism of fire on the 3/8-mile oval that is the Electric City Speedway, driving car number 4, a Midwest ... «Great Falls Tribune, Jul 15»
3
Andrea Irvine: time out from 'Red Rock' - Independent.ie
For Andrea Irvine, who plays Gda Sgt Angela Tyrell in TV3's Red Rock, it has been a six-month baptism of fire, as everyone involved in the ... «Irish Independent, Jul 15»
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This week on evo – Best Alfas, Mini Challenge, TVR and more | Evo
evo's Road Test Editor Dan Prosser travels to Brands Hatch to race in the competitive Mini Challenge. It's a baptism of fire – but Dan comes ... «Evo, Jul 15»
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CEO 'ready to quit' strike-hit MTN SA after baptism of fire - Times LIVE
Facing a battle to end strike action over bonuses and wages that threatens to spread to its other operations on the continent, Africa's biggest ... «Times LIVE, Jul 15»
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Gifted runner received baptism of fire in 2014
The high school football season is still several weeks away, but area players are have been hard at work in the weight room, on the practice ... «Walton Tribune, Jul 15»
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New Xulon Book Delves into the Baptism of Fire: Why is it Needed?
James A. Durham's new book, A Fire Falls: Moving Into Holy Spirit Fire, ($16.99, paperback, 9781498437066; $8.99, e-book, 9781498437073) ... «Benzinga, Jul 15»
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Farouk Kadodia hands club mandate to Mandla Ncikazi
Ncikazi is up for a baptism of fire, as he prepares to face his former colleague Steve Komphela when Maritzburg clash with Kaizer Chiefs in the ... «KickOff.com, Jul 15»
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Police chief quizzed on call responses and deployment - The …
“It has been a real baptism of fire,” admitted Assistant Chief Constable Kate Thomson at a meeting of Scottish Borders Council. She was ... «The Southern Reporter, Jul 15»
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'I had a herd of infertile cows and a farm that wouldn't grow grass'
“I never felt like I was going to go into farming, 2009 was my first full year and it was a baptism of fire. “I had a herd of infertile cows and a farm ... «Agriland, Jul 15»

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