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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.

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First occurrence: Deuteronomy 29:18

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Hosea 9:16

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Ephraim is smitten, their root is dried up, they shall bear no fruit: yea, though they bring forth, yet will I slay even the beloved fruit of their womb.

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The 1611 reading & marginal notes

1611 witness · Hosea 9:16 · retained source text

Ephraim is smitten, their roote is dried vp, they shall beare no fruite: yea though they bring foorth, yet wil I slay euen the beloued fruite of their wombe.

1611 marginal noteHeb. the desires.

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