Bible dictionary for children
Cumin
Cumin is a plant whose seeds are used as a spice.
In simple words
What does it mean?
Cumin is a plant whose seeds are used as a spice. Some older translations spell it cummin.
Talk about it
What larger responsibilities does Jesus say must not be forgotten?
An example from the Bible
Jesus mentions small spices when criticizing people who carefully count tiny offerings but neglect justice, mercy and faithfulness. The spices make the contrast vivid.
Read Matthew 23:23 ↗A little more to explore
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Related reading: Matthew 23:23
“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you tithe mint, dill, and cumin, and have left undone the weightier matters of the law: justice, mercy, and faith. But you ought to have done these, and not to have left the other undone.Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.
