Hēdýosmon — G2238

Definition

neuter noun

a sweet-scented plant, i.e. mint

Usually translated as

mint

Origin

neuter of the compound of the same as G2234 and G3744

• hēdéōs (G2234)
• osmḗ (G3744)

Occurrences

Hēdýosmon occurs 2 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Matthew (1), Luke (1)

• Matthew 23:23 — Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye pay tithe of mint (ἡδύοσμον) and anise and cummin, and have omitted the weightier matters of the law, judgment, mercy, and faith: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone.
• Luke 11:42 — But woe unto you, Pharisees! for ye tithe mint (ἡδύοσμον) and rue and all manner of herbs, and pass over judgment and the love of God: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone.