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ἡδύοσμον G2238

G2238 is the Greek word ἡδύοσμον, transliterated hēdýosmon. The King James Version most often renders it mint.

Word: ἡδύοσμονTransliteration: hēdýosmonLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

a sweet-scented plant, i.e. mint.

Where it comes from

neuter of the compound of the same as G2234 (ἡδέως) and G3744 (ὀσμή).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

mint 2×

Strong's own list of renderings: mint.

Verses using ἡδύοσμον

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 23:23 · KJV

Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye pay tithe of mint 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 · KJV

But woe unto you, Pharisees! for ye tithe mint 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.

Common questions

What does Strong's G2238 mean?

G2238 is the Greek word ἡδύοσμον (hēdýosmon), meaning a sweet-scented plant, i.e. mint.

How is G2238 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it mint (2 times).

How many times does G2238 appear in the Bible?

ἡδύοσμον (hēdýosmon) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G2238 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: neuter of the compound of the same as G2234 (ἡδέως) and G3744 (ὀσμή).

Nearby entries

G2235 · ἤδη — even now G2236 · ἥδιστα — with great pleasure G2237 · ἡδονή — sensual delight; by implication, desire G2239 · ἦθος — usage, i.e. (plural) moral habits G2240 · ἥκω — to arrive, i.e. be present (literally or…G2241 · ἠλί — my God

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