The meaning of “ῥίζα”
Understanding rhíza reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
apparently a primary word root. - a "root" (literally or figuratively)
ῥίζα
apparently a primary word root. - a "root" (literally or figuratively)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 13:6 | “And when the sun was up, they were scorched; and because they had no root, they withered away.” Word: ῥίζα (rhíza) | |
| 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.” Word: ῥίζα (rhíza) | |
| 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.” Word: ῥίζα (rhíza) | |
| Romans 11:18 | “Boast not against the branches. But if thou boast, thou bearest not the root, but the root thee.” Word: ῥίζα (rhíza) | |
| 1 Timothy 6:10 | “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.” Word: ῥίζα (rhíza) |