ἀλάβαστρος ἀλάβαστρον

alabastron · /al-ab'-as-tron/

Number

G211

Language

Greek

Original word

ἀλάβαστρος ἀλάβαστρον

Transliteration

alabastron

Pronunciation

al-ab'-as-tron

KJV occurrences

3 verses

Definition

neuter of alabastros (of uncertain derivation), the name of a stone; properly, an "alabaster" box, i.e. (by extension) a perfume vase (of any material):--(alabaster) box.

KJV: (alabaster) box

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἀλάβαστρος ἀλάβαστρον across 3 verses.

box4×

Every occurrence (KJV)

3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew1 verse

Matthew 26:7

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.

Mark1 verse

Mark 14:3

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. spikenard: or, pure nard, or, liquid nard

Luke1 verse

Luke 7:37

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,

Topics that use this word

Anointing Simon Beds Bethany Self-Righteousness Spikenard

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G211 (alabastron) mean?

neuter of alabastros (of uncertain derivation), the name of a stone; properly, an "alabaster" box, i.e. (by extension) a perfume vase (of any material):--(alabaster) box.

How many times does G211 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G211 (ἀλάβαστρος ἀλάβαστρον) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “box.”

How is alabastron translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G211 is rendered as “box” (4×).