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Καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ὄντος be εἰμί eimí the first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist (used only when αὐτοῦ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive ἐν in ἐν en a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (mediall Βηθανίᾳ Bethany Βηθανία Bēthanía of Chaldee origin; date-house; Beth-any, a place in Palestine Bethany ἐν in ἐν en a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (mediall τῇ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, οἰκίᾳ household οἰκία oikía from G3624 (οἶκος); properly, residence (abstractly), but usually (concretely) an abode (literally or figuratively); by Σίμωνος Simon Σίμων Símōn of Hebrew origin (H08095); Simon (i.e. Shimon), the name of nine Israelites Simon τοῦ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, λεπροῦ leper λεπρός leprós from the same as G3014 (λέπρα); scaly, i.e. leprous (a leper) leper κατακειμένου recline κατάκειμαι katákeimai from G2596 (κατά) and G2749 (κεῖμαι); to lie down, i.e. (by implication) be sick; specially, to recline at a meal keep, αὐτοῦ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive ἦλθεν come ἔρχομαι érchomai middle voice of a primary verb (used only in the present and imperfect tenses, the others being supplied by a kindred (m γυνὴ woman γυνή gynḗ probably from the base of G1096 (γίνομαι); a woman; specially, a wife wife, woman ἔχουσα have ἔχω échō a primary verb; to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possess ἀλάβαστρον alabaster phial or ἀλάβαστρον alábastron neuter of (of uncertain derivation), the name of a stone; properly, an alabaster box, i.e. (by extension) a perfume vase μύρου anointing oil μύρον mýron probably of foreign origin (compare H04753, G4666 (σμύρνα)); myrrh, i.e. (by implication) perfumed oil ointment νάρδου spikenard νάρδος nárdos of foreign origin (compare H05373); nard (spike-)nard πιστικῆς pure πιστικός pistikós from G4102 (πίστις); trustworthy, i.e. genuine (unadulterated) spike-(nard) πολυτελοῦς very costly πολυτελής polytelḗs from G4183 (πολύς) and G5056 (τέλος); extremely expensive costly, very precious, of great price · ⸀ συντρίψασα break by crushing συντρίβω syntríbō from G4862 (σύν) and the base of G5147 (τρίβος); to crush completely, i.e. to shatter (literally or figuratively) break ⸀ τὴν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἀλάβαστρον alabaster phial or ἀλάβαστρον alábastron neuter of (of uncertain derivation), the name of a stone; properly, an alabaster box, i.e. (by extension) a perfume vase κατέχεεν pour over καταχέω katachéō from G2596 (κατά) and cheo (to pour); to pour down (out) pour ⸀ αὐτοῦ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive τῆς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, κεφαλῆς head κεφαλή kephalḗ from the primary (in the sense of seizing); the head (as the part most readily taken hold of), literally or figuratively .
While Jesus was in Bethany reclining at the table in the home of Simon the Leper, a woman came with an alabaster jar of expensive perfume, made of pure nard. She broke open the jar and poured it on Jesus’ head.
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ἦσαν were εἰμί eimí the first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist (used only when δέ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng τινες any one τὶς tìs an enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object a (kind of), any (man, thing, thing at all), certain (thing ἀγανακτοῦντες angry ἀγανακτέω aganaktéō from (much) and (grief; akin to the base of G43 (ἀγκάλη)); to be greatly afflicted, i.e. (figuratively) indignant be muc πρὸς with πρός prós a strengthened form of G4253 (πρό); a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the sid ⸀ ἑαυτούς himself ἑαυτοῦ heautoû from a reflexive pronoun otherwise obsolete and the genitive case (dative case or accusative case) of G846 (αὐτός); him- Εἰς into εἰς eis a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose ( τί who τίς tís probably emphatic of G5100 (τὶς); an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions) every m ἡ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἀπώλεια destruction ἀπώλεια apṓleia from a presumed derivative of G622 (ἀπόλλυμι); ruin or loss (physical, spiritual or eternal) damnable(-nation), destruct αὕτη he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive τοῦ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, μύρου anointing oil μύρον mýron probably of foreign origin (compare H04753, G4666 (σμύρνα)); myrrh, i.e. (by implication) perfumed oil ointment γέγονεν come into being γίνομαι gínomai a prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be (gen-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come i ;
Some of those present, however, expressed their indignation to one another: “Why this waste of perfume?
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ἠδύνατο powerful δύναμαι dýnamai to be able or possible be able, can (do, + -not), could, may, might, be possible, be of power γὰρ for γάρ gár a primary particle; properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other par τοῦτο this οὗτος hoûtos from the article G3588 (ὁ) and G846 (αὐτός); the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated) he (it ⸂ τὸ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, μύρον anointing oil μύρον mýron probably of foreign origin (compare H04753, G4666 (σμύρνα)); myrrh, i.e. (by implication) perfumed oil ointment πραθῆναι sell πιπράσκω pipráskō contracted from (to traverse; from the base of G4008 (πέραν)); to traffic (by travelling), i.e. dispose of as merchandis ἐπάνω on the top ἐπάνω epánō from G1909 (ἐπί) and G507 (ἄνω); up above, i.e. over or on (of place, amount, rank, etc.) above, more than, (up-)on, ove ⸂ δηναρίων denarius δηνάριον dēnárion of Latin origin; a denarius (or ten asses) pence, penny(-worth) τριακοσίων three hundred τριακόσιοι triakósioi plural from G5140 (τρεῖς) and G1540 (ἑκατόν); three hundred three hundred καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too δοθῆναι give δίδωμι dídōmi a prolonged form of a primary verb (which is used as an alternative in most of the tenses); to give (used in a very wide τοῖς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, πτωχοῖς poor πτωχός ptōchós from (to crouch); akin to G4422 (πτοέω) and the alternate of G4098 (πίπτω)); a beggar (as cringing), i.e. pauper (strict · καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἐνεβριμῶντο snort ἐμβριμάομαι embrimáomai from G1722 (ἐν) and (to snort with anger); to have indignation on, i.e. (transitively) to blame, (intransitively) to sig αὐτῇ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive .
It could have been sold for over three hundred denarii and the money given to the poor.” And they scolded her.
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ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng Ἰησοῦς Jesus Ἰησοῦς Iēsoûs of Hebrew origin (H03091); Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites Jesus εἶπεν say λέγω légō a primary verb; properly, to lay forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; wh · Ἄφετε send away ἀφίημι aphíēmi from G575 (ἀπό) and (to send; an intensive form of , to go); to send forth, in various applications (as follow) cry, for αὐτήν he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive · τί who τίς tís probably emphatic of G5100 (τὶς); an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions) every m αὐτῇ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive κόπους trouble κόπος kópos from G2875 (κόπτω); a cut, i.e. (by analogy) toil (as reducing the strength), literally or figuratively; by implication, παρέχετε offer παρέχω paréchō from G3844 (παρά) and G2192 (ἔχω); to hold near, i.e. present, afford, exhibit, furnish occasion bring, do, give, keep, ; καλὸν good καλός kalós properly, beautiful, but chiefly (figuratively) good (literally or morally), i.e. valuable or virtuous (for appearance o ἔργον work ἔργον érgon from a primary (but obsolete) (to work); toil (as an effort or occupation); by implication, an act deed, doing, labour, ἠργάσατο ἐν in ἐν en a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (mediall ἐμοί I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me ·
But Jesus said, “Leave her alone; why are you bothering her? She has done a beautiful deed to Me.
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πάντοτε always πάντοτε pántote from G3956 (πᾶς) and G3753 (ὅτε); every when, i.e. at all times alway(-s), ever(-more) γὰρ for γάρ gár a primary particle; properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other par τοὺς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, πτωχοὺς poor πτωχός ptōchós from (to crouch); akin to G4422 (πτοέω) and the alternate of G4098 (πίπτω)); a beggar (as cringing), i.e. pauper (strict ἔχετε have ἔχω échō a primary verb; to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possess μεθʼ with μετά metá a primary preposition (often used adverbially); properly, denoting accompaniment; amid (local or causal); modified vario ἑαυτῶν himself ἑαυτοῦ heautoû from a reflexive pronoun otherwise obsolete and the genitive case (dative case or accusative case) of G846 (αὐτός); him- , καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ὅταν when ὅταν hótan from G3753 (ὅτε) and G302 (ἄν); whenever (implying hypothesis or more or less uncertainty); also causatively (conjunctio θέλητε will θέλω thélō apparently strengthened from the alternate form of G138 (αἱρέομαι); to determine (as an active option from subjective im δύνασθε powerful δύναμαι dýnamai to be able or possible be able, can (do, + -not), could, may, might, be possible, be of power ⸀ αὐτοῖς he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive εὖ well εὖ eû neuter of a primary (good); (adverbially) well good, well (done) ποιῆσαι do ποιέω poiéō apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct) abid , ἐμὲ I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng οὐ not οὐ ou a primary word; the absolute negative (compare G3361 (μή)) adverb; no or not + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), no πάντοτε always πάντοτε pántote from G3956 (πᾶς) and G3753 (ὅτε); every when, i.e. at all times alway(-s), ever(-more) ἔχετε have ἔχω échō a primary verb; to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possess ·
The poor you will always have with you, and you can help them whenever you want. But you will not always have Me.
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ὃ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ⸀ ἔσχεν have ἔχω échō a primary verb; to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possess ἐποίησεν do ποιέω poiéō apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct) abid , προέλαβεν take before προλαμβάνω prolambánō from G4253 (πρό) and G2983 (λαμβάνω); to take in advance, i.e. (literally) eat before others have an opportunity; (figur μυρίσαι anoint μυρίζω myrízō from G3464 (μύρον); to apply (perfumed) unguent to anoint ⸂ τὸ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, σῶμά body σῶμα sōma from G4982 (σώζω); the body (as a sound whole), used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively bodily, body, μου I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me εἰς into εἰς eis a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose ( τὸν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἐνταφιασμόν embalming ἐνταφιασμός entaphiasmós from G1779 (ἐνταφιάζω); preparation for interment burying .
She has done what she could to anoint My body in advance of My burial.
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ἀμὴν verily ἀμήν amḗn of Hebrew origin (H0543); properly, firm, i.e. (figuratively) trustworthy; adverbially, surely (often as interjection, s ⸀ δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng λέγω say λέγω légō a primary verb; properly, to lay forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; wh ὑμῖν you σύ sý the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou thou , ὅπου where ὅπου hópou from G3739 (ὅς) and G4225 (πού); what(-ever) where, i.e. at whichever spot in what place, where(-as, -soever), whither ( ⸀ ἐὰν if ἐάν eán from G1487 (εἰ) and G302 (ἄν); a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other κηρυχθῇ proclaim κηρύσσω kērýssō to herald (as a public crier), especially divine truth (the gospel) preacher(-er), proclaim, publish τὸ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ⸀ εὐαγγέλιον good news εὐαγγέλιον euangélion from the same as G2097 (εὐαγγελίζω); a good message, i.e. the gospel gospel εἰς into εἰς eis a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose ( ὅλον all ὅλος hólos a primary word; whole or all, i.e. complete (in extent, amount, time or degree), especially (neuter) as noun or adverb a τὸν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, κόσμον world κόσμος kósmos probably from the base of G2865 (κομίζω); orderly arrangement, i.e. decoration; by implication, the world (in a wide or , καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ὃ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἐποίησεν do ποιέω poiéō apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct) abid αὕτη he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive λαληθήσεται speak λαλέω laléō a prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. utter words preach, say, speak (after), talk, tell, utter εἰς into εἰς eis a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose ( μνημόσυνον reminder μνημόσυνον mnēmósynon from G3421 (μνημονεύω); a reminder (memorandum), i.e. record memorial αὐτῆς he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive .
And truly I tell you, wherever the gospel is preached in all the world, what she has done will also be told in memory of her.”