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There came unto him a woman having an alabaster box of very precious ointment, and poured it on his head, as he sat [at meat].
Matthew 26:7 — KJV
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Matthew 26:7
King James Version (KJV)
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Matthew 26:7
Verse 7 of 75
Commentary
Commentary on Matthew 26:7
Theological / DevotionalA woman. This was Mary, the sister of Martha and Lazarus (John 12:1-3; see Additional Note on Luke 7).
An alabaster box. See on Luke 7:37. According to Mark 14:3 the “box,” or jar, had to be broken in order that its contents might be released.
Precious. That is, “expensive,” a meaning formerly attached to the word “precious.”
Ointment. Gr. muron, “ointment.” Mark identifies it as spikenard (see on Luke 7:37).
On his head. Matthew and Mark both speak of Mary’s anointing the head of Jesus, whereas Luke and John mention the anointing of the feet. At first glance this may seem to be a discrepancy between the accounts; however, there is no valid reason for doubting that both were done (cf. Ps. 133:2).
Sat. Literally, “reclined” (see on Mark 2:15).
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