Alabastron

al-ab'-as-tron
Parts of Speech Noun Neuter

Alabastron Definition

  1. a box made of alabaster in which unguents are preserved
The ancients considered alabaster to be the best material inwhich to preserve their ointments. Breaking the box, probablymeans breaking the seal of the box.
Audio Pronunciation
Original Language
ajlavbastron
Origin
from alabastros (of uncertain derivation), the name of a stone
Strong's Number
211
TDNT Entry
None

KJV Word Usage

alabaster box
3
box
1
Total
4

KJV Verse Count

1
1
1
Total
3
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Greek lexicon based on Thayer's and Smith's Bible Dictionary plus others; this is keyed to the large Kittel and the "Theological Dictionary of the New Testament." These files are public domain.

Thayer and Smith. "Greek Lexicon entry for Alabastron". "The KJV New Testament Greek Lexicon". . .