Word: alabastron

Pronounce: al-ab'-as-tron

Strongs Number: G211

Orig: neuter of alabastros (of uncertain derivation), the name of a stone; properly, an "alabaster" box, i.e. (by extension) a perfume vase (of any material):--(alabaster) box.

Use: Noun Neuter

Heb Strong:

1) a box made of alabaster in which unguents are preserved
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The ancients considered alabaster to be the best material in which to preserve their ointments. Breaking the box, probably means breaking the seal of the box.