KJV dictionary & concordance

root

Meaning of “root”

Sense 1: The part of a plant fixed in the earth. Sense 2: Figuratively, the origin, cause, foundation, ancestor, or source of growth. Sense 3: To take root or eradicate.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-references

44 occurrences43 verses19 booksKJV PCE

Some verses contain the word more than once.

First occurrence: Deuteronomy 29:18

Complete exact-word concordance

Every verse containing “root”

KJV PCE

1 Kings 14:15

Verse study ↗Bible reader ↗

For the Lord shall smite Israel, as a reed is shaken in the water, and he shall root up Israel out of this good land, which he gave to their fathers, and shall scatter them beyond the river, because they have made their groves, provoking the Lord to anger.

1 word occurrence in this verse

The 1611 reading

1611 witness · 1 Kings 14:15 · retained source text

For the LORD shall smite Israel, as a reede is shaken in the water, and hee shall root vp Israel out of this good land, which hee gaue to their fathers, and shall scatter them beyond the Riuer, because they haue made their groues, prouoking the LORD to anger.

Complete reference index — all 43 verses

Where “root” appears

Select a book to filter the concordance. Occurrences and verses are counted separately.

Source order

Definition evidence

1 · KJV context and cross-references

Deuteronomy 29:18 Job 19:28 Proverbs 12:12 Isaiah 37:31 Hosea 9:16 Mark 4:6 Romans 11:17 Revelation 22:16