Definition
ἀλάβαστρον, -ου, τό (also -ος, ὁ, ἡ; colloq. and κοινή for ἀλάβαστος),
[in LXX: 2 Kings 21:13 (צַלַּחַת)* ;]
a box of alabaster (ἀλαβαστίτης) for ointment: Matthew 26:7, Mark 14:3, Luke 7:37 (see DCG, i, 41b; MM, VGT, see word).
Usage patterns
Occurrences
4 total
- Matthew 26:7ἀλάβαστρον · an alabaster jar…a woman came to Him with an alabaster jar of expensive perfume, which she poured on His head as He reclined at the table.
- Mark 14:3ἀλάβαστρον · an alabaster jar; ἀλάβαστρον · jarWhile 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.
- Luke 7:37ἀλάβαστρον · an alabaster jarWhen a sinful woman from that town learned that Jesus was dining there, she brought an alabaster jar of perfume.