Greek · he RHY-za kai to GE-nos Da-veed
Root and Offspring of David
ἡ ῥίζα καὶ τὸ γένος Δαυείδ
Root and Offspring of David — both the source of David and his descendant
Symbol: The root beneath the tree and the branch from it — before David and after him
“I, Jesus, have sent my angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, and the bright Morning Star.”
Revelation 22:16
Jesus is both the Root that produced David and the Offspring that came from David — He is before the king and descended from him.
What the name means
As Root, He created and sustained David — the king exists because of Him.
As Offspring, He fulfilled the promise that David's throne would last forever.
He is both earlier and later than David — the eternal God who entered a family line.
How to pray this name
- Pray: 'Root and Offspring of David, You are before my ancestors and my heir — I rest in Your eternity.'
- Pray it over promises — the Root keeps the promises; the Offspring fulfills them.
Root and Offspring of David, You are before my beginning and the fulfillment of every promise. I rest in You. In the Mighty Name of Jesus! Amen.
Declaration
Jesus is the Root and Offspring of David — He is the source of my past and the heir of my future.
Study further
Isaiah 11:1 · Isaiah 11:10 · Matthew 1:1 · Romans 1:3