Matthew 26:7

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

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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.

In Context

6Now while Jesus was in Bethany in the house of Simon the leper,

8But when his disciples saw it, they became angry and said, “What is the reason for this waste?

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Cross References

Psalms 133:2It is like fine oil on the head 1 pouring down on the beard— 1 Aaron's beard, 1 and then it pours down on the collar of his robes. 1

Ecclesiastes 10:1As dead flies cause perfume to stink, 2 so a little folly can overpower wisdom and honor. 1

Isaiah 57:9You went to Molech with oil; you multiplied perfumes. + 57:9 Instead of to Molech , some versions have to the king . 1 You send your ambassadors far away; you went down to Sheol. 1

Luke 7:46You did not anoint my head with oil, but she has anointed my feet with perfumed oil.

Matthew Henry on Matthew 26:7-14

Christ Anointed at Bethany. 6 Now when Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper, 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. 8 But when his disciples saw it, they had indignation, saying, To what purpose is this waste? 9 For this ointment might have been sold for much, and given to the poor. 10 When Jesus understood it, he said unto them, Why trouble ye the woman? for she hath wrought a good work upon me. 11 For ye have… Read the whole commentary →

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