Greek · G2238 · unreviewed

ἡδύοσμον

Mint

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ἡδύοσμον G2238
Pronunciation hēdýosmon

What does ἡδύοσμον (hēdýosmon) mean in the Bible?

ἡδύοσμον (hēdýosmon) is a Greek word meaning "mint". ἡδύ-οσμος, -ον (ἡδύς, ὀσμή) sweet-smelling; as subst.

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Meaning

mint
Extended definition

Aromatic herb tithed by Pharisees; symbolizes obsessive attention to minor laws over justice.

(ἡδύς, ὀσμή) sweet-smelling; as subst., τὸ ἡ., mint: Mat.23:23, Luk.11:42.

Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Accusative · Singular · Neuter Matt 23:23 · Luke 11:42
Biblical Occurrences

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Word Pictures (Robertson)

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