ῥίζαν
rizan
apparently a primary word; a "root" (literally or figuratively):--root.
Matthew 13:21 · Word #4
Lexicon G4491
| Lemma | ῥίζα |
| Transliteration | rhíza |
| Strong's | G4491 |
Morphology N ACC F SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| Gender | F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ῥίζα |
| Strong's | G4491 |
SIBI-P1 G4491-02
a root
| Root | ῥίζα (rhiza) |
| Core Meanings | root, source, origin, foundational cause, lineage base |
| Semantic Range | literal plant root; source or origin of something; foundational cause; ancestral line or stock; underlying disposition (e.g., root of bitterness). |
| Conceptual Significance | In biblical thought, the "root" signifies underlying source and sustaining origin—whether of a people (root of Jesse), of faith, or of sin. It conveys the idea that visible realities grow out of hidden foundations, emphasizing continuity, identity, and causal depth. |
| Morphological Notes | Gr,N,,,,,AFS — noun, accusative case, feminine gender, singular number; serving as a direct object in the sentence. |
| Rendering Rationale | The lemma ῥίζα denotes a literal or figurative root—the underlying source or origin. The form ῥίζαν is accusative feminine singular, functioning as a direct object; "a root" preserves the singular sense and reflects its role as the object in a clause, while maintaining the concrete-root imagery that grounds its metaphorical uses. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root ῥίζα (root, source, origin, foundational cause, lineage base)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
G4491-01 |
riza | a root |
G4491-03 |
rizes | of a root |
G4491-04 |
rizon | of the roots |
Word Usage (17 occurrences of G4491)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew 3:10 | ῥίζαν | rizan | |
| Matthew 13:6 | ῥίζαν | rizan | |
| Matthew 13:21 | ῥίζαν | rizan |