Hebrews 12:15

15See to it that no one comes short of the grace of God, that no one be like a bitter root springing up
Grk “that there not be any root of bitterness,” but referring figuratively to a person who causes trouble (as in Deut 29:17 [LXX] from which this is quoted).
An allusion to Deut 29:18.
and causing trouble, and through him many become defiled.
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