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baptisms of fire

baptisms of fire is the plural of baptism of fire.

Meaning of baptism of fire

Noun

baptism of fire (plural baptisms of fire)

  1. The gift of the Holy Spirit.
  2. Tribulation endured as spiritual discipline.
    • And the Father's counselor suggested that he invite you along to help: sort of a re–baptism of fire, so to speak.2013, “Mammy?”, in Mrs. Brown's Boys, season 3, episode 5, spoken by Father Damien (Conor Moloney)
  3. Martyrdom by immolation.
  4. (figuratively) The first experience of a severe ordeal, especially a first experience of military combat
    • Having to deal with a bomb scare on his first day was a real baptism of fire for John.

Questions about baptisms of fire

What is baptisms of fire the plural of?
Baptisms of fire is the plural of baptism of fire.

Words near baptisms of fire in the dictionary

  1. baptismally
  2. baptismals
  3. baptisms
  4. baptisms by fire
  5. baptisms of blood
  6. baptisms of fire
  7. baptist
  8. Baptist cakes
  9. Baptist Mills
  10. Baptista
  11. Baptistdom

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