ῥιζόωrhizóō
to cause to take root.
Greek (New Testament) · G4492
Meanings
Metaph., to plant, fix firmly, establish: passive (EV, rooted), ἐν ἀγάπῃ, Ephesians 3:18; ἐν Χριστῷ, Colossians 2:7 (cf. ἐκ ριζόω).
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 2 times in the Bible.
- Ephesians 3:17 Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong.
- Colossians 2:7 Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.