St. John the Baptist

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A preacher and hermit who was the forerunner of Jesus Christ: In the New Testament of the Christian Bible, St. John the Baptist is a significant figure known for preaching repentance and baptizing people, including Jesus. He lived an ascetic life in the wilderness.
    • A martyr beheaded by Herod Antipas: He was imprisoned and executed by beheading at the request of Salome, the daughter of Herodias.
Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The painting depicts St. John the Baptist baptizing Jesus in the Jordan River.
    • The feast day of St. John the Baptist is celebrated in June.
Advanced Usage
  • "The voice of one crying in the wilderness": A title or description often used for St. John the Baptist, quoting biblical prophecy about his role as a herald.
    • The gospel describes St. John the Baptist as the voice of one crying in the wilderness, preparing the way for the Lord.
Variants and Related Words
  • John the Baptist: The most common variant of the full name, often used without the "St." (Saint) honorific.
  • The Baptist: A shortened, titular form used to identify him specifically by his primary action.
    • The teachings of the Baptist emphasized repentance.
Synonyms
  • Forerunner: One who precedes and announces the coming of another.
  • Prophet: A person regarded as an inspired teacher or proclaimer of the will of God.
  • Martyr: A person who is killed because of their religious or other beliefs.
Related Phrases
  • To baptize: The central ritual action associated with John, meaning to immerse in or sprinkle with water as a religious rite of purification and initiation.
  • The wilderness: The desert or solitary place where John lived and preached, central to his identity.
Related Idioms
  • "To lose one's head": While a common idiom for acting irrationally, it finds a grim literal origin in the story of St. John the Baptist's execution.
    • He lost his head over the scandal. (Figurative use) / St. John the Baptist literally lost his head on the orders of Herod.
Noun
  1. (New Testament) a preacher and hermit and forerunner of Jesus (whom he baptized); was beheaded by Herod at the request of Salome

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