8330. shoresh

Lexicon

shoresh: Root

Original Word: שֹׁרֶשׁ
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: shoresh
Pronunciation: sho-resh
Phonetic Spelling: (sho'-resh)
Definition: Root
Meaning: a root

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

root

(Aramaic) corresponding to sheresh -- root.

see HEBREW sheresh

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
(Aramaic) corresponding to shoresh
Definition
a root
NASB Translation
roots (3).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from a root corresponding to the Hebrew שָׁרַשׁ (sharash), meaning "to root" or "to take root."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G4491 (ῥίζα, rhiza): This Greek term is equivalent to the Hebrew שֹׁרֶשׁ and is used in the New Testament to denote a root. It appears in various contexts, such as in the parable of the sower (Matthew 13:6) and in discussions of spiritual lineage and heritage (Romans 11:16-18). The concept of a root in Greek carries similar connotations of origin, foundation, and source, paralleling the Hebrew and Aramaic usage.

By understanding the term שֹׁרֶשׁ in its original context, readers can gain deeper insights into the biblical text, appreciating the rich imagery and symbolism associated with roots in both the physical and spiritual realms.

Usage: The term is used in the context of describing the root of a plant or tree, and by extension, it can be used metaphorically to describe the foundational or originating principle of something.

Context: • The Aramaic term שֹׁרֶשׁ appears in the context of the Old Testament, particularly in the books written in Aramaic, such as Daniel and Ezra. It is used to describe the literal roots of plants, emphasizing the concept of being deeply embedded or established.
• In a metaphorical sense, שֹׁרֶשׁ can denote the underlying cause or source of a situation or condition. This usage aligns with the broader Semitic understanding of roots as foundational elements that support and nourish growth.
• The concept of a root is significant in biblical literature, often symbolizing stability, origin, and the potential for growth or decay. In prophetic literature, the imagery of roots is frequently employed to convey messages about the enduring nature of God's promises or the deep-seated nature of sin and rebellion.

Forms and Transliterations

שָׁרְשׁ֙וֹהִי֙ שרשוהי šā·rə·šō·w·hî šārəšōwhî shareShohi

Englishman's Concordance

Daniel 4:15
HEB: בְּרַ֨ם עִקַּ֤ר שָׁרְשׁ֙וֹהִי֙ בְּאַרְעָ֣א שְׁבֻ֔קוּ
NAS: the stump with its roots in the ground,
KJV: the stump of his roots in the earth,
INT: Yet the stump roots the ground leave

Daniel 4:23
HEB: בְּרַ֨ם עִקַּ֤ר שָׁרְשׁ֙וֹהִי֙ בְּאַרְעָ֣א שְׁבֻ֔קוּ
NAS: the stump with its roots in the ground,
KJV: the stump of the roots thereof in the earth,
INT: yet the stump roots the ground leave

Daniel 4:26
HEB: לְמִשְׁבַּ֞ק עִקַּ֤ר שָׁרְשׁ֙וֹהִי֙ דִּ֣י אִֽילָנָ֔א
NAS: the stump with the roots of the tree,
KJV: of the tree roots; thy kingdom
INT: to leave the stump the roots forasmuch of the tree

3 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 8330
3 Occurrences

šā·rə·šō·w·hî — 3 Occ.