Bible Dictionary
Anise
Anise, mentioned by Jesus in His rebuke of the Pharisees, was probably dill or a closely related aromatic plant. The Pharisees carefully tithed it while neglecting the weightier matters of the Law.
Biblical Usage
Jesus referred to anise or dill when rebuking the Pharisees. They carefully paid tithes of such small garden produce while neglecting the weightier matters of the Law.
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