par'able, a story which illustrates some fact or doctrine.

parab'ola, one of the conic sections.

prob'lem, a question proposed for solution.

sym'bol, a sign; a representation.

symbolical, representing by signs.

9. BAP'TEIN (βαπτειν), to wash, to dip.

bap'tism, a Christian sacrament, in the observance of which the individual is sprinkled with or immersed in water.

baptize', to sprinkle with or immerse in water.

baptismal, pertaining to baptism: as baptismal vows.

bap'tist, one who approves only of baptism by immersion.