Matthew 26:7

Amplified Bible

a woman came to Him with an alabaster vial of very expensive perfume and she poured it on Jesus’ head as He reclined at the table.

Cross References

2 Kings 9:1

Now Elisha the prophet called one of the sons of the prophets and said to him, “Gird up your loins (prepare for action), take this flask of oil in your hand and go to Ramoth-gilead.

Psalm 133:2

It is like the precious oil [of consecration] poured on the head, Coming down on the beard, Even the beard of Aaron, Coming down upon the edge of his [priestly] robes [consecrating the whole body]. [Ex 30:25, 30]

Ecclesiastes 10:1

Dead flies make the oil of the perfumer give off a foul odor; so a little foolishness [in one who is esteemed] outweighs wisdom and honor.

Ecclesiastes 9:8

Let your clothes always be white [with purity], and do not let the oil [of gladness] be lacking on your head.

Song of Solomon 1:3

“The aroma of your oils is fragrant and pleasing; Your name is perfume poured out; Therefore the maidens love you.

Isaiah 57:9

“You have gone to the king [of a pagan land] with oil And increased your perfumes; You have sent your messengers a great distance And made them go down to Sheol (the realm of the dead).

Matthew 26:8

But when the disciples saw it they were indignant and angry, saying, “Why all this waste [of money]?

Mark 14:3

While He was in Bethany [as a guest] at the home of Simon the leper, and reclining at the table, a woman came with an alabaster vial of very costly and precious perfume of pure nard; and she broke the vial and poured the perfume over His head.

Luke 7:46

You did not [even] anoint My head with [ordinary] oil, but she has anointed My feet with [costly and rare] perfume.