ἀλάβαστρον

alábastron

Number

G211

Language

Greek

Original word

ἀλάβαστρον

Transliteration

alábastron

KJV occurrences

3 verses

Definition

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

KJV: (alabaster) box

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

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered 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.

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 (alábastron) mean?

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

How many times does G211 appear in the Bible?

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

How is alábastron translated in the KJV?

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

Where does the Greek word ἀλάβαστρον come from?

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