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Matthew 26

Matthew 26:12

Jesus Anointed at Bethany · Matthew 26:6–13
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Translations

Modern
By pouring this perfume on Me, she has prepared My body for burial.
Traditional
For in that she hath poured this ointment on my body, she did it for my burial.
Literal
For she, in pouring this fragrant oil on My body, did it for My burial.
Latin
Mittens enim hæc unguentum hoc in corpus meum, ad sepeliendum me fecit.

Original

Greek
English
By pouring this perfume on Me, she has prepared My body for burial.

Notes

Matthew 26:12

prepared My body for burial: We do not know if the woman fully understood what she was doing. The anointing also symbolizes Jesus as king and priest (1 Samuel 10:1; 2 Kings 9:6; Exodus 29:7).

Matthew 26:6–13

A similar anointing happened earlier in Galilee (Luke 7:36–50). Matthew includes this event here (compare John 12:1–8) to highlight different responses to Jesus. While the Jewish leaders were plotting to kill Jesus (Matthew 26:3–5) and Judas was preparing to betray him (26:14–16), the woman honored Jesus with her actions.

Parallels

Mark 14:3–9 Luke 7:36–50 John 12:1–8

Glossary

Bethany Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Bloody Sweat Elder Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ Mary Passion Simon

Topics

Anointing of the Dead Anointing was Used for Preparing the Dead for Burial Anointing: Symbolical of Jesus Bethany: Jesus Attends a Feast In Burial: The Body Was: Anointed For Dead (People): Anointing Jesus, the Christ: Anointed with Precious Ointment (In Bethany) Jesus, the Christ: Death of Love: Love for Jesus: Mary Mary: Sister of Lazarus: Anoints Jesus