Root

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ISBE 191515 verse references

ISBE 1915

root (shoresh; rhiza): Frequently mentioned in the Old Testament and New Testament, but almost always in a figurative sense, e.g. "root of the righteous" (Pr 12:3,12); "root that beareth gall" (De 29:18); "Their root shall be as rottenness" (Isa 5:24); "root of bitterness" (Heb 12:15). Also of peoples: "they whose root is in Amalek" (Jud 5:14); of Assyria (Eze 31:7); "Ephraim is smitten, their root is dried up" (Ho 9:16); "Judah shall again take root downward" (2Ki 19:30; compare Isa 27:6; 37:31); the root of Jesse (Isa 11:10; Ro 15:12); root of David (Re 5:5; 22:16).

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (1915) · public domain

In Scripture

Proverbs 12:3 Proverbs 12:12 Deuteronomy 29:18 Isaiah 5:24 Hebrews 12:15 Judges 5:14 Ezekiel 31:7 Hosea 9:16 2 Kings 19:30 Isaiah 27:6 Isaiah 37:31 Isaiah 11:10 Romans 15:12 Revelation 5:5 Revelation 22:16

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Sources

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (1915) · Public domain