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Spice cultivated in Israel (Isaiah 28:25-27 ). KJV translates, “fitches”; NIV, “caraway.” It was probably black cummin, Nigella satina . Jesus accused the scribes and Pharisees of tithing their dill but neglecting justice, mercy, and faith (Matthew 23:23 ). See Plants.

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Butler, Trent C. Editor. Entry for 'Dill'. Holman Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​hbd/​d/dill.html. 1991.
 
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