Berean Strong's Lexicon shoresh: Root Original Word: שֹׁרֶשׁ Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁרַשׁ (sharash), meaning "to root" or "to take root." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - ῥίζα (rhiza) - Strong's Greek 4491: Often used in the New Testament to convey similar meanings of root, origin, or source, as seen in passages like Romans 11:16-18 and Revelation 5:5. Usage: The Hebrew word "shoresh" primarily refers to the root of a plant, symbolizing the source or origin of life and growth. It is used metaphorically in the Bible to denote foundational aspects of life, such as the root of a family, nation, or spiritual condition. The term can also imply stability, depth, and hidden potential. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, agriculture was central to daily life, making the imagery of roots particularly powerful. A plant's root system was understood to be essential for its nourishment and stability, much like a person's spiritual or moral foundation. The concept of roots was also significant in genealogical terms, as family lineage and heritage were crucial in Israelite society. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to shoresh Definition a root NASB Translation roots (3). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance root (Aramaic) corresponding to sheresh -- root. see HEBREW sheresh Forms and Transliterations שָׁרְשׁ֙וֹהִי֙ שרשוהי šā·rə·šō·w·hî šārəšōwhî shareShohiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman'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 Daniel 4:26 3 Occurrences |