Tbones,
I don't see any scriptures you have given even show water Baptism as that of John or the church has any similarity with Priestly anointings or bathing.
you have no scripture to support that they are the similar. All the scriptures you quote are so far away from Baptism you would have to be wearing priestly washing/baptism glasses to even see it. If you did find some passages they would have to come from Paul and he gives none. for his teaching is for us immediately today on matters of doctrine and Practice not the OT. the OT is only for our learning and admonishment not for priestly baths or Baptisms
By the way I am not a Baptist. I am associated actually with Calvary Chapel. and you wont find many like me in their organization (there are a few)
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