Strong’s H8328

שֶׁרֶשׁ

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

sheresh

Pronunciation

sho-resh

Definition

Root

Meaning

a root

Usage

The Hebrew word "shoresh" primarily refers to the root of a plant, symbolizing the source or origin of life and growth. It is used metaphorically in the Bible to denote foundational aspects, such as the root of a family, nation, or spiritual truth. The term can also imply stability, depth, and the unseen source of visible growth.

Bible references

Deuteronomy 29:18;Judges 5:14;2 Kings 19:30;Job 8:17;Job 13:27;Job 14:8;Job 18:16;Job 19:28;Job 28:9;Job 29:19;Job 30:4;Job 36:30;Psalm 80:9;Proverbs 12:3;Proverbs 12:12;Isaiah 5:24;Isaiah 11:1;Isaiah 11:10;Isaiah 14:29;Isaiah 14:30;Isaiah 37:31;Isaiah 53:2;Jeremiah 17:8;Ezekiel 17:6;Ezekiel 17:7