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ἀλάβαστρον G211
G211 is the Greek word ἀλάβαστρον, transliterated alábastron. The King James Version most often renders it alabaster box.
What it means
properly, an "alabaster" box, i.e. (by extension) a perfume vase (of any material).
Where it comes from
neuter of (of uncertain derivation), the name of a stone.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: (alabaster) box.
Verses using ἀλάβαστρον
All 3 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 26:7 · KJV
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.
Mark 14:3 · KJV
And being in Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, as he sat at meat, there came a woman having an alabaster box of ointment of spikenard very precious; and she brake the box, and poured it on his head.
Luke 7:37 · KJV
And, behold, a woman in the city, which was a sinner, when she knew that Jesus sat at meat in the Pharisee’s house, brought an alabaster box of ointment,
Common questions
What does Strong's G211 mean?
G211 is the Greek word ἀλάβαστρον (alábastron), meaning properly, an "alabaster" box, i.e. (by extension) a perfume vase (of any material).
How is G211 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it alabaster box (3 times), box (1 time).
How many times does G211 appear in the Bible?
ἀλάβαστρον (alábastron) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G211 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: neuter of (of uncertain derivation), the name of a stone.
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