Strong's Greek · G4491
ῥίζα
rhíza
Definitiona "root" (literally or figuratively)
Derivationapparently a primary word;
KJV usageroot
Occurrences17 in the KJV · 16 verses
ῥίζα in Scripture
Matthew 3:10
And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: therefore every tree which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.
Matthew 13:6
And when the sun was up, they were scorched; and because they had no root, they withered away.
Matthew 13:21
Yet hath he not root in himself, but dureth for a while: for when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, by and by he is offended.
Mark 4:6
But when the sun was up, it was scorched; and because it had no root, it withered away.
Mark 4:17
And have no root in themselves, and so endure but for a time: afterward, when affliction or persecution ariseth for the word’s sake, immediately they are offended.
Mark 11:20
And in the morning, as they passed by, they saw the fig tree dried up from the roots.
Luke 3:9
And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: every tree therefore which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.
Luke 8:13
They on the rock are they, which, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, which for a while believe, and in time of temptation fall away.
Romans 11:16
For if the firstfruit be holy, the lump is also holy : and if the root be holy, so are the branches.
Romans 11:17
And if some of the branches be broken off, and thou, being a wild olive tree, wert graffed in among them, and with them partakest of the root and fatness of the olive tree;
Romans 11:18
Boast not against the branches. But if thou boast, thou bearest not the root, but the root thee.
Romans 15:12
And again, Esaias saith, There shall be a root of Jesse, and he that shall rise to reign over the Gentiles; in him shall the Gentiles trust.
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