Strong’s G4076

πήγανον

Part of speech

Noun, Neuter

Transliteration

péganon

Pronunciation

PAY-gah-non

Definition

Rue

Meaning

rue, a plant used for flavoring or garnishing food.

Usage

The term "péganon" refers to the plant known as rue, a small shrub with a strong, bitter taste. In the New Testament, it is used metaphorically to illustrate the meticulous attention to minor details of the law while neglecting more important matters of justice and love.

Bible references

Luke 11:42