Strong's Lexicon rhizoó: To root, to cause to take root, to become stable Original Word: ῥιζόω Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word ῥίζα (rhiza), meaning "root." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "rhizoó," the concept of being rooted can be related to Hebrew words like שָׁרַשׁ (sharash), meaning "to root" or "to take root," as seen in passages like Isaiah 27:6. Usage: The verb "rhizoó" is used metaphorically in the New Testament to describe the process of becoming firmly established or grounded, particularly in a spiritual or moral sense. It conveys the idea of being deeply rooted, which implies stability, strength, and nourishment. This term is often used to describe the believer's relationship with Christ and the truth of the Gospel. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient agrarian societies, the concept of being "rooted" was well understood. A plant's roots are essential for its growth, stability, and ability to withstand adverse conditions. Similarly, in the Greco-Roman world, philosophical and religious teachings often emphasized the importance of being grounded in truth and wisdom. The New Testament writers used this imagery to communicate the necessity of a deep and abiding connection to Christ and His teachings. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom rhiza Definition to cause to take root NASB Translation firmly rooted (1), rooted (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4492: ῤιζόωῤιζόω, ῥίζω: perfect passive participle ἐρριζωμενος (see Rho); (ῤίζα); from Homer down; to cause to strike root, to strengthen with roots; as often in classical writings (see Passow, under the word, 3; (Liddell and Scott, under I.)), tropically, to render firm, to fix, establish, cause a person or a thing to be thoroughly grounded: passive ἐρριζωμενος (Vulg.radicatus) ἐν ἀγάπη, Ephesians 3:17(18) (not WH); ἐν Χριστῷ, in communion with Christ, Colossians 2:7. (Compare: ἐκριζόω.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance root. From rhiza; to root (figuratively, become stable) -- root. see GREEK rhiza Forms and Transliterations ερριζώθησαν ερριζωμενοι ερριζωμένοι ἐρριζωμένοι ριζωθή ρίζωμά ριζώματα ρινά ρίνα ρίνας ρινί ρινός ρισί errizomenoi errizoménoi errizōmenoi errizōménoiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ephesians 3:17 V-RPM/P-NMPGRK: ἐν ἀγάπῃ ἐρριζωμένοι καὶ τεθεμελιωμένοι NAS: faith; [and] that you, being rooted and grounded KJV: that ye, being rooted and INT: in love being rooted and founded Colossians 2:7 V-RPM/P-NMP |
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