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Matthew 26:7 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Matthew 26:7 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 26 verse 7 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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.”
Matthew 26:7 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 26:7
There came unto him a woman having an alabaster box of very precious ointment—John 12:3 identifies her as Mary of Bethany. The alabastron (ἀλάβαστρον) was a flask carved from translucent alabaster stone, sealed to preserve aromatic oil. The ointment was nardos pistikos (νάρδος πιστικός), pure nard imported from the Himalayas—Mark 14:5 values it at 300 denarii (a year's wages for a laborer).And poured it on his head, as he sat at meat—This prophetic act anointed Jesus as Messiah ('Christ' means 'Anointed One'). Kings were anointed on the head (1 Samuel 10:1, 16:13). Mary grasps what the discipl...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 26:7
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“but Lazarus was one of those who sat at the table with him.”
“but she has anointed my feet with ointment.”
“a woman in the city who was a sinner”
“and don't let your head lack oil.”
“that ran down on the beard”
“of flowing myrrh five hundred shekels”
“therefore the virgins love you.”
“and did increase your perfumes”
“Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth a stinking savour: so doth a little folly him that is in reputation for wisdom and honour.”