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ῥίζα G4491
G4491 is the Greek word ῥίζα, transliterated rhíza. The King James Version most often renders it root.
What it means
a "root" (literally or figuratively).
Where it comes from
apparently a primary word.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 16 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: root.
Verses using ῥίζα
All 15 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 3:10 · KJV
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 · KJV
And when the sun was up, they were scorched; and because they had no root, they withered away.
Matthew 13:21 · KJV
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 · KJV
But when the sun was up, it was scorched; and because it had no root, it withered away.
Mark 4:17 · KJV
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.
Luke 3:9 · KJV
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 · KJV
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 · KJV
For if the firstfruit be holy, the lump is also holy: and if the root be holy, so are the branches.
Romans 11:17 · KJV
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 · KJV
Boast not against the branches. But if thou boast, thou bearest not the root, but the root thee.
Romans 15:12 · KJV
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.
1 Timothy 6:10 · KJV
For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
Hebrews 12:15 · KJV
Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled;
Revelation 5:5 · KJV
And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Juda, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof.
Revelation 22:16 · KJV
I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star.
Common questions
What does Strong's G4491 mean?
G4491 is the Greek word ῥίζα (rhíza), meaning a "root" (literally or figuratively).
How is G4491 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it root (16 times).
How many times does G4491 appear in the Bible?
ῥίζα (rhíza) is tagged in 15 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G4491 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: apparently a primary word.
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