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#0211 ἀλάβαστρον alabastron {al-ab'-as-tron}
from alabastros (of uncertain derivation), the name of a stone; TDNT - n/a; n n
—Greek Word Study (Transliteration-Pronunciation Etymology & Grammar)
1) a box made of alabaster in which unguents are preserved
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The ancients considered alabaster to be the best material in
which to preserve their ointments. Breaking the box, probably
means breaking the seal of the box.
—Thayer's (New Testament Greek-English Lexicon)
Neuter of
ἀλάβαστρος [[alabastros]] (of uncertain derivation), the name of a stone; properly an "
alabaster" box, that is, (by extension) a perfume
vase (of any material):—(alabaster) box.
—Strong's (Greek Dictionary of the New Testament)
- #211.
- α᾿λα´βαστρον
- alabastron; of for. or.; a box of alabaster:—
- NASB - alabaster vial(3), vial(1).
—NAS Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible with Hebrew-Aramaic and Greek Dictionaries
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AV - alabaster box 3, box 1; 4
- box
- Matthew 26:7. Mark 14:3, 3. Luke 7:37.
—Exhaustive Concordance (KJV Translation Frequency & Location)
