'Root' in the Bible

And already the axe is applied to the root of the trees; every tree therefore not producing good fruit is cut down and cast into the fire.

but when the sun rose they were burned up, and because of not having any root were dried up;

but has no root in himself, but is for a time only; and when tribulation or persecution happens on account of the word, he is immediately offended.

But he said, No; lest in gathering the darnel ye should root up the wheat with it.

and when the sun arose it was burnt up, and because of its not having any root, it withered.

and they have no root in themselves, but are for a time: then, tribulation arising, or persecution on account of the word, immediately they are offended.

And already also the axe is applied to the root of the trees; every tree therefore not producing good fruit is cut down and cast into the fire.

But those upon the rock, those who when they hear receive the word with joy; and these have no root, who believe for a time, and in time of trial fall away.

Now if the first-fruit be holy, the lump also; and if the root be holy, the branches also.

Now if some of the branches have been broken out, and thou, being a wild olive tree, hast been grafted in amongst them, and hast become a fellow-partaker of the root and of the fatness of the olive tree,

boast not against the branches; but if thou boast, it is not thou bearest the root, but the root thee.

And again, Esaias says, There shall be the root of Jesse, and one that arises, to rule over the nations: in him shall the nations hope.

For the love of money is the root of every evil; which some having aspired after, have wandered from the faith, and pierced themselves with many sorrows.

watching lest there be any one who lacks the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and many be defiled by it;

And one of the elders says to me, Do not weep. Behold, the lion which is of the tribe of Juda, the root of David, has overcome so as to open the book, and its seven seals.

I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify these things to you in the assemblies. I am the root and offspring of David, the bright and morning star.