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My head with oil thou didst not anoint: but she hath anointed my feet with ointment.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

With ointment (μυρω). Instrumental case. She used the costly ointment even for the feet of Jesus.

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

My head with oil. The custom of pouring oil on the head was universal among the Jews. The oil used was sweet oil or oil of olives…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

My head with oil thou didst not anoint.—This also, though not as common as the kiss and the washing of the feet, was still a mark of court…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

My head with oil thou didst not anoint:

"You, the host, whose duty it was to anoint a guest, did not do it."

Church Fathers

Church Fathers

ChurchFathers

1st Century
Early Church
1st Century

The Venerable Bede: Having just said, “And the people that heard him justified God, being baptized with the baptism of John…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

Again the woman is the focal point of the narrative. Surprisingly, Jesus first contrasts her acts of devotion with a lack of special attention on S…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Mine head with oil you did not anoint
No not with common oil, so usually done at feasts, see ([Reference Psalms 23:5…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

No one can truly perceive how precious Christ is, and the glory of the gospel, except the broken-hearted. But while they feel they cannot express e…

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