Strong's Lexicon kammon: Cumin Original Word: כַּמֹּן Word Origin: Derived from a root that is not used in the Hebrew Bible, but related to the concept of "standing upright" or "erect." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance for "kammon," as it is a specific Hebrew term for cumin. However, the Greek word "κύμινον" (kuminon) in the New Testament (e.g., Matthew 23:23) refers to cumin and is related in meaning. Usage: The term "kammon" refers to the plant known as cumin, which is a small annual herb with aromatic seeds. In the Bible, it is used to describe the seeds that are harvested and used as a spice. Cumin is mentioned in the context of agricultural practices and is noted for its value as a seasoning. Cultural and Historical Background: Cumin was a common spice in the ancient Near East, valued for its distinctive flavor and aroma. It was used in cooking and possibly for medicinal purposes. In biblical times, cumin was cultivated and harvested in a manner similar to other grains and spices. The process of threshing cumin was different from that of wheat or barley, as it required a gentler method to avoid crushing the seeds. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition cummin (a plant grown as a condiment) NASB Translation cummin (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs כַּמֹּן noun masculine cummin, plant grown as condiment (ᵐ5 κύμινον, cuminum cyminum; Plin.NH xix. 8; German 'römischer Kümmel;' LöwNo. 152; √ dubious; Late Hebrew id.; Aramaic כַּמּוֺנָא, ; Arabic , Ethiopic on formative compare LagBN 89; loan-word according to Di832); — Isaiah 28:25,27 (twice in verse). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance cummin From an unused root meaning to store up or preserve; "cummin" (from its use as a condiment) -- cummin. Forms and Transliterations וְכַמֹּ֣ן וְכַמֹּ֥ן וכמן כַּמֹּ֖ן כמן kam·mōn kamMon kammōn vechamMon wə·ḵam·mōn wəḵammōnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Isaiah 28:25 HEB: וְהֵפִ֥יץ קֶ֖צַח וְכַמֹּ֣ן יִזְרֹ֑ק וְשָׂ֨ם NAS: and scatter cummin And plant KJV: and scatter the cummin, and cast INT: and sow dill cummin and scatter and plant Isaiah 28:27 Isaiah 28:27 3 Occurrences |