An annual plant that grows up to 50 cm tall with fine leaves and yellow flowers; its leaves and seeds have a pleasant, spicy smell and are used in cooking. Perhaps it is refers to cumin, anise, caraway, or fennel.
About Dill
Dill (Anethum graveolens) is a weedy annual plant that looks similar to parsley and fennel. It grows 30.5 to 50.8 centimeters (12 to 20 inches) tall and has yellow flowers. People used dill as a general seasoning, especially for pickles. It also had some medical uses. This plant is grown in many places for its seeds. The seeds have a strong, pleasant smell and help with digestion.
The King James Version translates the Greek word anēthon in Matthew 23:23 as "anise" instead of "dill." This is considered incorrect by most scholars.
Key References
Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You pay tithes of mint, dill, and cumin. But you have disregarded the weightier matters of the law: justice, mercy, and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former.
All Scripture References (1)
Matthew (1)
Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You pay tithes of mint, dill, and cumin. But you have disregarded the weightier matters of the law: justice, mercy, and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former.