Greek · G2238, G4076, G3001 · unreviewed

τὸ ἡδύοσμον καὶ τὸ πήγανον καὶ πᾶν λάχανον

Mint · rue (from its thick or fleshy leaves) · a vegetable

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ἡδύοσμον G2238 mint
Pronunciation hēdýosmon
Aromatic herb tithed by Pharisees; symbolizes obsessive attention to minor laws over justice.
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πήγανον G4076 rue (from its thick or fleshy leaves)
Pronunciation pḗganon
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λάχανον G3001 a vegetable
Pronunciation láchanon
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What does τὸ ἡδύοσμον καὶ τὸ πήγανον καὶ πᾶν λάχανον (to hēdyosmon kai to pēganon kai pan lachanon) mean in the Bible?

ἡδύοσμον · πήγανον · λάχανον is a Greek word meaning "mint, rue, and every herb".

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Meaning

mint, rue, and every herb
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Accusative · Singular · Neuter Matt 23:23 · Luke 11:42
Word Pictures (Robertson)

A.T. Robertson's Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) discusses this term in the following chapters. Open any chapter and go to the Word Pictures tab to read his verse-by-verse commentary.

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