Biblica Analytica

ἀλάβαστρον

alabastron (G0211)

jar

4 verses 3 books OT 0 / NT 3
AI Word Study

The Greek word ἀλάβαστρον (alabastron) is a noun that refers to a type of jar or container. It is mentioned four times in the Bible. In its semantic domain of Construction & Crafts, ἀλάβαστρον likely carries connotations related to its physical properties or the use to which it is put, rather than a purely abstract or symbolic sense. The frequency of its occurrence indicates its relative importance in the texts where it appears. Given its definition as a jar, ἀλάβαστρον might be used metaphorically to convey the idea of containment, storage, or perhaps the sense of holding or carrying something. Its appearance in various contexts could also suggest its use in everyday life or its significance in a specific cultural or practical context. The significance of ἀλάβαστρον may be tied to its role as a common, tangible object in the ancient world. Understanding the term requires familiarity with ancient Greek craftsmanship, as well as domestic and commercial practices in the regions where the texts were written. This word sheds light on the life and culture of people at the time by offering insights into their uses, values, and social norms.

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Matthew 26:7

a woman came to him having an alabaster jar of very expensive ointment, and she poured it on his head as he sat at the table.

Mark 14:3

While he was at Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper, as he sat at the table, a woman came having an alabaster jar of ointment of pure nard—very costly. She broke the jar, and poured it over his head.

Luke 7:37

Behold, a woman in the city who was a sinner, when she knew that he was reclining in the Pharisee’s house, brought an alabaster jar of ointment.