Strong's G4491 · Greek
ῥίζα
rhiza · /hrid'-zah/
Definition
apparently a primary word; a "root" (literally or figuratively):--root.
KJV: root
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ῥίζα across 16 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
16 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew3 verses
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 13:6And when the sun was up, they were scorched; and because they had no root, they withered away.
Matthew 13:21Yet 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. offended: he relapseth, or, falleth into sin
Mark3 verses
But when the sun was up, it was scorched; and because it had no root, it withered away.
Mark 4:17And 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. offended: or, stumbled, or, caused to fall into sin
Mark 11:20And in the morning, as they passed by, they saw the fig tree dried up from the roots.
Luke2 verses
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 8:13They 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.
Romans4 verses
For if the firstfruit be holy, the lump is also holy: and if the root be holy, so are the branches.
Romans 11:17And 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; among them: or, for them
Romans 11:18Boast not against the branches. But if thou boast, thou bearest not the root, but the root thee.
Romans 15:12And 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.
Revelation2 verses
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 22:16I 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G4491 (rhiza) mean?
apparently a primary word; a "root" (literally or figuratively):--root.
How many times does G4491 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G4491 (ῥίζα) appears in 16 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “root.”
How is rhiza translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G4491 is rendered as “root” (16×), “roots” (1×).