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Root of David

Meaning of “Root of David”

A title of Jesus Christ, who identifies himself as the root and offspring of David and who prevailed to open the book.

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First occurrence: Revelation 5:5

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Revelation 5:5
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And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Juda, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof.
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1611 witness · Revelation 5:5 · retained source text

And one of the Elders saith vnto me, Weepe not: beholde, the Lion of the tribe of Iuda, the roote of Dauid, hath preuailed to open the booke, and to loose the seuen seales thereof.

1611 marginal noteGen. 49.9

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