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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