4492. rhizoó

Lexicon

rhizoó: To root, to cause to take root, to become stable

Original Word: ῥιζόω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: rhizoó
Pronunciation: hree-ZO-oh
Phonetic Spelling: (hrid-zo'-o)
Definition: To root, to cause to take root, to become stable
Meaning: I cause to take root; met: I plant, fix firmly, establish.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

root.

From rhiza; to root (figuratively, become stable) -- root.

see GREEK rhiza

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from rhiza
Definition
to cause to take root
NASB Translation
firmly rooted (1), rooted (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 4492: ῤιζόω

ῤιζόω, 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.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word ῥίζα (rhiza), meaning "root."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ῥιζόω, the concept of being rooted or established can be related to several Hebrew words that convey similar meanings, such as:

• Strong's Hebrew 8327 • שָׁרַשׁ (sharash): To root, take root.
• Strong's Hebrew 8362 • תָּקַע (taqa): To drive, fasten, establish.

These Hebrew terms similarly convey the idea of being firmly planted or established, often used in the context of growth, stability, and permanence.

Usage: The verb ῥιζόω is used in the New Testament to describe the process of being firmly rooted or established, often in a spiritual or metaphorical sense.

Context: The Greek verb ῥιζόω appears in the New Testament to convey the idea of being deeply rooted or firmly established, particularly in the context of faith and love. This term is used metaphorically to describe the spiritual grounding necessary for a believer's life.

• Ephesians 3:17: "so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and grounded in love," (BSB). Here, ῥιζόω is used to express the deep, foundational establishment of love in the believer's heart, which is essential for spiritual growth and maturity.

• Colossians 2:7: "rooted and built up in Him, established in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness." (BSB). In this passage, ῥιζόω emphasizes the importance of being firmly rooted in Christ, which leads to spiritual growth and stability in faith.

The concept of being "rooted" is significant in biblical theology, as it implies stability, nourishment, and resilience. Just as a tree with deep roots can withstand storms, a believer who is rooted in Christ and love can endure trials and remain steadfast in their faith.

Forms and Transliterations

ερριζώθησαν ερριζωμενοι ερριζωμένοι ἐρριζωμένοι ριζωθή ρίζωμά ριζώματα ρινά ρίνα ρίνας ρινί ρινός ρισί errizomenoi errizoménoi errizōmenoi errizōménoi

Englishman's Concordance

Ephesians 3:17 V-RPM/P-NMP
GRK: 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
GRK: ἐρριζωμένοι καὶ ἐποικοδομούμενοι
NAS: having been firmly rooted [and now] being built
KJV: Rooted and built up
INT: having been rooted and being built up

Strong's Greek 4492
2 Occurrences

ἐρριζωμένοι — 2 Occ.