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ἀλάβαστρον
Transliteration
alabastron;
Pronunciation
al-ab'-as-tron
Parts of Speech
n n
Root Word (Etymology)
from alabastros (of uncertain derivation), the name of a stone
KJV Translation Count — 4x
The KJV translates Strongs H1 in the following manner: alabaster box (3), box (1)
Outline of Biblical Usage
1. a box made of alabaster in which unguents are preserved
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.
Strong's Definitions
al-ab'-as-tron; neuter of ἀλάβαστρος (of uncertain derivative), the name of a stone; properly an "alabaster" box, i.e. (by extension) a perfume vase (of any material): — (alabaster) box.
Concordance Results Using KJV
There came unto him a woman having an G211 G211 of very precious ointment, and poured it on his head, as he sat at meat.
And being in Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, as he sat at meat, there came a woman having an G211 G211 of ointment of spikenard very precious; and she brake the G211, and poured it on his head.
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 G211 G211 of ointment,