λάχανονláchanon
a vegetable
Greek (New Testament) · G3001
Meanings
a garden herb, vegetable: Luke 11:42; usually in plural, Matthew 13:32, Mark 4:32, Romans 14:2.
Synonyms
βοτάνη, see that word
Where it appears
Appears 4 times in the Bible.
- Matthew 13:32 It is the smallest of all seeds, but it becomes the largest of garden plants; it grows into a tree, and birds come and make nests in its branches.”
- Mark 4:32 but it becomes the largest of all garden plants; it grows long branches, and birds can make nests in its shade.”
- 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.
- Romans 14:2 For instance, one person believes it’s all right to eat anything. But another believer with a sensitive conscience will eat only vegetables.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.