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Rue

Rue a garden herb (Ruta graveolens) which the PhariSee s were careful to tithe (Luke 11:42), neglecting weightier matters. It is omitted in the parallel passage of Matt 23:23. There are several species growing...

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Rue a garden herb (Ruta graveolens) which the PhariSee s were careful to tithe (Luke 11:42), neglecting weightier matters. It is omitted in the parallel passage of Matt 23:23. There are several species growing wild in Palestine. It is used for medicinal and culinary purposes. It has a powerful scent, and is a stimulant. (See MINT)

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