Alabaster box. See on Matthew 26:7.

Spikenard [ν α ρ δ ο υ π ι σ τ ι κ η ς]. The meaning of pistikhv is greatly disputed. The best authorities define it genuine or unadulterated : pure nard.

Brake. Possibly by striking the brittle neck of the flask. This detail is peculiar to Mark.

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Old Testament