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John 12:3 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Then
oun (Greek #3767)
(adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly
KJV usage: and (so, truly), but, now (then), so (likewise then), then, therefore, verily, wherefore.
Pronounce: oon
Origin: apparently a primary word
q took
lambano (Greek #2983)
to take (in very many applications, literally and figuratively (properly objective or active, to get hold of; whereas 1209 is rather subjective or passive, to have offered to one; while 138 is more violent, to seize or remove))
KJV usage: accept, + be amazed, assay, attain, bring, X when I call, catch, come on (X unto), + forget, have, hold, obtain, receive (X after), take (away, up).
Pronounce: lam-ban'-o
Origin: a prolonged form of a primary verb, which is use only as an alternate in certain tenses
Mary
Maria (Greek #3137)
Maria or Mariam (i.e. Mirjam), the name of six Christian females
KJV usage: Mary.
Pronounce: mar-ee'-ah
Origin: or Μαριάμ (mar-ee-am') of Hebrew origin (04813)
a pound
litra (Greek #3046)
a pound in weight
KJV usage: pound.
Pronounce: lee'-trah
Origin: of Latin origin (libra)
of ointment
muron (Greek #3464)
"myrrh", i.e. (by implication) perfumed oil
KJV usage: ointment.
Pronounce: moo'-ron
Origin: probably of foreign origin (compare 04753, 4666)
of spikenard
nardos (Greek #3487)
"nard"
KJV usage: (spike-)nard.
Pronounce: nar'dos
Origin: of foreign origin (compare 05373)
, very costly
polutimos (Greek #4186)
extremely valuable
KJV usage: very costly, of great price.
Pronounce: pol-oot'-ee-mos
Origin: from 4183 and 5092
, and anointed
aleipho (Greek #218)
to oil (with perfume)
KJV usage: anoint.
Pronounce: al-i'-fo
Origin: from 1 (as particle of union) and the base of 3045
the feet
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
pous (Greek #4228)
a "foot" (figuratively or literally)
KJV usage: foot(-stool).
Pronounce: pooce
Origin: a primary word
of Jesus
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
Iesous (Greek #2424)
Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
KJV usage: Jesus.
Pronounce: ee-ay-sooce'
Origin: of Hebrew origin (03091)
, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
wiped
ekmasso (Greek #1591)
to knead out, i.e. (by analogy) to wipe dry
KJV usage: wipe.
Pronounce: ek-mas'-so
Origin: from 1537 and the base of 3145
his
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
feet
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
pous (Greek #4228)
a "foot" (figuratively or literally)
KJV usage: foot(-stool).
Pronounce: pooce
Origin: a primary word
with
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
thrix (Greek #2359)
of uncertain derivation; hair
KJV usage: hair. Compare 2864.
Pronounce: threeks
Origin: genitive case τριχός, etc.
her
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
hair
thrix (Greek #2359)
of uncertain derivation; hair
KJV usage: hair. Compare 2864.
Pronounce: threeks
Origin: genitive case τριχός, etc.
: and
de (Greek #1161)
but, and, etc.
KJV usage: also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
Pronounce: deh
Origin: a primary particle (adversative or continuative)
the house
oikia (Greek #3614)
properly, residence (abstractly), but usually (concretely) an abode (literally or figuratively); by implication, a family (especially domestics)
KJV usage: home, house(-hold).
Pronounce: oy-kee'-ah
Origin: from 3624
was filled
pleroo (Greek #4137)
to make replete, i.e. (literally) to cram (a net), level up (a hollow), or (figuratively) to furnish (or imbue, diffuse, influence), satisfy, execute (an office), finish (a period or task), verify (or coincide with a prediction), etc.
KJV usage: accomplish, X after, (be) complete, end, expire, fill (up), fulfil, (be, make) full (come), fully preach, perfect, supply.
Pronounce: play-ro'-o
Origin: from 4134
with
ek (Greek #1537)
or ἐξ (ex) a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause; literal or figurative; direct or remote)
KJV usage: after, among, X are, at, betwixt(-yond), by (the means of), exceedingly, (+ abundantly above), for(- th), from (among, forth, up), + grudgingly, + heartily, X heavenly, X hereby, + very highly, in, ...ly, (because, by reason) of, off (from), on, out among (from, of), over, since, X thenceforth, through, X unto, X vehemently, with(-out). Often used in composition, with the same general import; often of completion.
Pronounce: ek
the odor
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
osme (Greek #3744)
fragrance (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: odour, savour.
Pronounce: os-may'
Origin: from 3605
of the ointment
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
muron (Greek #3464)
"myrrh", i.e. (by implication) perfumed oil
KJV usage: ointment.
Pronounce: moo'-ron
Origin: probably of foreign origin (compare 04753, 4666)
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ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
pistikos (Greek #4101)
trustworthy, i.e. genuine (unadulterated)
KJV usage: spike-(nard).
Pronounce: pis-tik-os'
Origin: from 4102
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
q
John 11:2• 2It was the Mary who anointed the Lord with ointment and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick. (John 11:2)
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Matt. 26:6• 6But Jesus being in Bethany, in Simon the leper's house, (Matt. 26:6)
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Mark 14:3• 3And when he was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper, as he lay at table, there came a woman having an alabaster flask of ointment of pure nard, very costly; and having broken the alabaster flask, she poured it out upon his head. (Mark 14:3)
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Hair,
House,
Mary, Sister of Lazarus and Martha,
Ointment,
Pound,
Spikenard,
The Lord Jesus

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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took.
John 11:2,28,32• 2It was the Mary who anointed the Lord with ointment and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick.
 28And having said this, she went away and called her sister Mary secretly, saying, The teacher is come and calls thee.
 32Mary therefore, when she came where Jesus was, seeing him, fell at his feet, saying to him, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died. (John 11:2,28,32)
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Matt. 26:6,7‑13• 6But Jesus being in Bethany, in Simon the leper's house,
 7a woman, having an alabaster flask of very precious ointment, came to him and poured it out upon his head as he lay at table.
 8But the disciples seeing it became indignant, saying, To what end was this waste?
 9for this might have been sold for much and been given to the poor.
 10But Jesus knowing it said to them, Why do ye trouble the woman? for she has wrought a good work toward me.
 11For ye have the poor always with you, but me ye have not always.
 12For in pouring out this ointment on my body, she has done it for my burying.
 13Verily I say to you, Wheresoever these glad tidings may be preached in the whole world, that also which this woman has done shall be spoken of for a memorial of her. (Matt. 26:6,7‑13)
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Mark 14:3‑9• 3And when he was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper, as he lay at table, there came a woman having an alabaster flask of ointment of pure nard, very costly; and having broken the alabaster flask, she poured it out upon his head.
 4And there were some indignant in themselves, and saying, Why has this waste been made of the ointment?
 5for this ointment could have been sold for more than three hundred denarii and given to the poor. And they spoke very angrily at her.
 6But Jesus said, Let her alone; why do ye trouble her? she has wrought a good work as to me;
 7for ye have the poor always with you, and whenever ye would ye can do them good; but me ye have not always.
 8What *she* could she has done. She has beforehand anointed my body for the burial.
 9And verily I say unto you, Wheresoever these glad tidings may be preached in the whole world, what this woman has done shall be also spoken of for a memorial of her. (Mark 14:3‑9)
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Luke 10:38‑39• 38And it came to pass as they went that *he* entered into a certain village; and a certain woman, Martha by name, received him into her house.
 39And she had a sister called Mary, who also, having sat down at the feet of Jesus was listening to his word. (Luke 10:38‑39)
ointment.
Psa. 132:2• 2How he swore unto Jehovah, vowed unto the Mighty One of Jacob: (Psa. 132:2)
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Song of Sol. 1:12• 12While the king is at his table, My spikenard sendeth forth its fragrance. (Song of Sol. 1:12)
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Song of Sol. 4:10,13‑14• 10How fair is thy love, my sister, my spouse! How much better is thy love than wine! And the fragrance of thine ointments than all spices!
 13Thy shoots are a paradise of pomegranates, with precious fruits; Henna with spikenard plants;
 14Spikenard and saffron; Calamus and cinnamon, with all trees of frankincense; Myrrh and aloes, with all the chief spices: (Song of Sol. 4:10,13‑14)
spikenard.Spikenard is a highly a romatic plant growing in India, whence was made a very valuable unguent or perfume, used at the ancient baths and feasts.
It is identified by Sir W. Jones with the {sumbul} of the Persians and Arabs, and {jatamansi} of the Hindoos; and he considers it a species of the valerian, of the triandria monogynia class of plants.
The root is from three to twelve inches long, fibrous, sending up above the earth between thirty and forty ears or spikes, from which it has its name; stem, lower part perennial, upper part herbaceous, sub-erect, simple, from six to twelve inches long; leaves entire, smooth, fourfold, the inner radical pair petioled and cordate, the rest sessile and lanceolate; pericarp, a single seed crowned with a pappus.anointed.
Mark 14:3• 3And when he was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper, as he lay at table, there came a woman having an alabaster flask of ointment of pure nard, very costly; and having broken the alabaster flask, she poured it out upon his head. (Mark 14:3)
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Luke 7:37‑38,46• 37and behold, a woman in the city, who was a sinner, and knew that he was sitting at meat in the house of the Pharisee, having taken an alabaster box of myrrh,
 38and standing at his feet behind him weeping, began to wash his feet with tears; and she wiped them with the hairs of her head, and kissed his feet, and anointed them with the myrrh.
 46My head with oil thou didst not anoint, but *she* has anointed my feet with myrrh. (Luke 7:37‑38,46)
filled.
Song of Sol. 1:3• 3Thine ointments savour sweetly; Thy name is an ointment poured forth: Therefore do the virgins love thee. (Song of Sol. 1:3)
• Mary anoints the Lord, in the instinctive sense of what was going on; for they were consulting to put Him to death. Her heart, taught by love to the Lord, felt the enmity of the Jews; and her affection, stimulated by deep gratitude, expends on Him the most costly thing she had. (“John 11” by J.N. Darby)
• To her it is Jesus Himself who is in question—and Jesus rejected; and faith takes its place in that which was the seed of the assembly, still hidden in the soil of Israel and of this world, but which, in the resurrection, would come forth in all the beauty of the life of God—of eternal life. (“John 12” by J.N. Darby)

J. N. Darby Translation

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Mary therefore, having taken a pound of ointment of pureb nard of great price, anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet with her hair, and the house was filled with the odour of the ointment.

JND Translation Notes

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b
Or "liquid"; a word difficult of interpretation, but most likely "pure." see Note, Mark 14.3.

W. Kelly Translation

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Mary then, having taken a pound of unguent of costly purea nard, anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet with her hair; and the house was filled with the odour of the unguent.

WK Translation Notes

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a
The word (pistikēs) perplexes the critics, some taking it as "liquid", others as "genuine" or "pure", according to its supposed source.