Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
mint
Usage: ἡδύ-οσμος, -ον (ἡδύς, ὀσμή) sweet-smelling; as subst., τὸ ἡ., mint: Mat.23:23, Luk.11:42.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G2238
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
2
Books
2
Strong's G2238 Quick Answer
Strong's G2238 ἡδύοσμον (heduosmon) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. heduosmon (hay-doo'-os-mon) n. 1. a sweet-scented plant, i.e. mint [neuter of the compound of the same as G2234 and G3744] It has 2 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include mint. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.
- Meaning
- heduosmon (hay-doo'-os-mon) n. 1. a sweet-scented plant, i.e. mint [neuter of the compound of the same as G2234 and G3744]
- Usage
- 2 linked usages
- Books
- 2 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament
- Usage Words
- mint
Meaning and Definition
heduosmon (hay-doo'-os-mon) n. 1. a sweet-scented plant, i.e. mint [neuter of the compound of the same as G2234 and G3744] KJV: mint Root(s): G2234, G3744
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2238. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G2238 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render heduosmon, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
mint
Matthew 23:23
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How Strong's G2238 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 2 linked usages.
Strong's G2238 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G2238 in the New Testament
2 indexed usages in New Testament.
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.
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.
Usage Excerpts
First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2238.
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.
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.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2238, grouped by book.
Matthew 1 usage, New Testament
Luke 1 usage, New Testament
Strong's G2238 FAQ
What does hedyosmon (ἡδύοσμον) mean?
Hedyosmon (Strong's G2238) is a Greek word most simply glossed "mint". heduosmon (hay-doo'-os-mon) n. 1. a sweet-scented plant, i.e. mint [neuter of the compound of the same as G2234 and G3744]
How many times is hedyosmon (ἡδύοσμον) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's G2238 across 2 books.
Where can I study hedyosmon (ἡδύοσμον) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2238 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.
What English words translate hedyosmon (ἡδύοσμον)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as mint. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.