Bible Dictionaries
Rue
Holman Bible Dictionary
(Ruta graveolens ) Strong-smelling shrub used as a condiment, in medicines, and in charms (Luke 11:42 ). Dill appears in the Matthean parallel (Matthew 23:23 ).
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Bibliography Information
Butler, Trent C. Editor. Entry for 'Rue'. Holman Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/hbd/r/rue.html. 1991.