ἡδύοσμονhēdýosmon

sweet-smelling; as as a noun, τὸ ἡ., mint: Matthew 23:23, Luke 11:42.

Greek (New Testament) · G2238

Same root

Where it appears

Appears 2 times in the Bible.

  • Matthew 23:23 “What sorrow awaits you teachers of religious law and you Pharisees. Hypocrites! For you are careful to tithe even the tiniest income from your herb gardens, but you ignore the more important aspects of the law—justice, mercy, and faith. You should tithe, yes, but do not neglect the more important things.
  • Luke 11:42 “What sorrow awaits you Pharisees! For you are careful to tithe even the tiniest income from your herb gardens, but you ignore justice and the love of God. You should tithe, yes, but do not neglect the more important things.

Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.