| Strong#: | 211 // alabastron alabastron |
| Orig: | n n // from alabastros (of uncertain derivation), the name of a stone |
| NASB: | ==>alabaster vial(3), vial(1). |
| AV=4 | ==>alabaster box 3, box 1 |
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| Definition: | 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.
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| NASB: | a box of alabaster: |
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