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An Act of Costly Worship
Commentators emphasize that this was no ordinary perfume. It was an "exceeding precious" ointment, likely spikenard from India, stored in a special alabaster flask. Its value was immense, with some scholars noting it could be worth a year's wages for a laborer. The woman's act was a profound and sacrificial expression of her devotion, holding nothing back in her worship of Jesus.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 26:7
18th Century
Theologian
There came unto him a woman. This woman was Mary, the sister of Lazarus and Martha (John 12:3).
Having an alabaster…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 26:7
An alabaster cruse of exceeding precious ointment (αλαβαστρον μυρου βαρυτιμου). The flask was of alabaster, a carbonate of lime or…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 26:6–7
19th Century
Preacher
We do not know who Simon the leper was, nor whether this woman was Mary, the sister of Lazarus, though I believe she was the one who came to Jesus,…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 26:7
This is the second time Jesus was anointed, the first time being recorded in Lk 7:36–50 (on Bethany, see comment on 21:1–2). Matthew sets the scene…
John Gill
On Matthew 26:7
17th Century
Pastor
There came to him a woman
By some thought to be the same that is spoken of in (Luke 7:37), and by most, …
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 26:6–13
17th Century
Minister
The pouring of ointment on Christ's head was a token of the highest respect. When there is true love in the heart for Jesus Christ, nothing will be…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 26:1–16
13th Century
Philosopher
The Evangelist, having related the preparatory events for the Passion, here begins to discuss Christ’s Passion, which is divided into two parts. Fi…