Definition
λάχανον, -ου, τό
(λαχαίνω, to dig), [in LXX: Genesis 9:3; 1 Kings 21:2, Psalm 37:2, Proverbs 15:17 (יֶרֶק, יָרָק) * ;]
a garden herb, vegetable: Luke 11:42; usually in pl., Matthew 13:32, Mark 4:32, Romans 14:2.
Synonyms: βοτάνη, q.v
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as λάχανον:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
4 total
- Matthew 13:32λαχάνων · garden plantsAlthough it is the smallest of all seeds, yet it grows into the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and nest in its branches.”
- Mark 4:32λαχάνων · garden plantsBut after it is planted, it grows to be the largest of all garden plants and puts forth great branches, so that the birds of the air nest in its shade.”
- Luke 11:42λάχανον · herbWoe to you Pharisees! For you pay tithes of mint, rue, and every herb, but you disregard justice and the love of God. You should have practiced the latter without neglecting the former.
- Romans 14:2λάχανα · [only] vegetablesFor one person has faith to eat all things, while another, who is weak, eats only vegetables.