"Thyme" is a symbol of God's Glory, that is, of His Will, Power, Wisdom, manifested in the operation of His Laws, expressed in all His Creations.
"Phimiam" is a symbol of the true fulfillment of the Will of God, of His Commandments by all the Righteous, so giving glory to God, confirming the goodness of all His Laws.
Negative Meaning:
"Phimiam" is a symbol of pretend, Pharisaic, cultic, ritualistic, ceremonial service to God, a false understanding and fulfillment of God's Commandments.
"Phimiam" is also a symbol of peoples' service to false religious beliefs, false teachings, ideologies, doctrines, various idols, worship cults.