ἀλάβαστρον
alabastron
“jar”
Definition
properly, an "alabaster" box, i.e. (by extension) a perfume vase (of any material)
neuter of (of uncertain derivation), the name of a stone;
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logos (G3056)
word, saying, account
Grammar & Morphology
Noun (Neuter)
G:N-N
Greek Noun, Neuter
Occurrences
ἀλάβαστρον appears 3 times in the New Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
When a sinful woman from that town learned that Jesus was dining there, she brought an alabaster jar of perfume.
a woman came to Him with an alabaster jar of expensive perfume, which she poured on His head as He reclined at the table.
While Jesus was in Bethany reclining at the table in the home of Simon the Leper, a woman came with an alabaster jar of expensive perfume, made of pure nard. She broke open the jar and poured it on Jesus’ head.
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