ἀλάβαστρον

alabastronNoun (Neuter)G0211

jar

From: neuter of (of uncertain derivation), the name of a stone;

Short Definition

properly, an "alabaster" box, i.e. (by extension) a perfume vase (of any material)

Full Lexicon Entry

a box of alabaster (ἀλαβαστίτης) for ointment: , (see DCG, i, 41b; MM, VGT, ).
LXX Usage: 4 (צַלַּחַת)*

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Neuter)

Morphology G:N-N

DescriptionGreek Noun, Neuter

Occurrences

3 times

Appears 3 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Luke
1
Matthew
1
Mark
1

Key Passages

  • Luke 7:37
  • Matthew 26:7
  • Mark 14:3

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