MATTHEW 26:9

KING JAMES VERSION (KJV)

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“For this ointment might have been sold for much, and given to the poor.”

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Matthew 26:9 Translation & Meaning

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For γὰρ Properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles) For
this τοῦτο That thing this
ointment μύρον "myrrh", i.e., (by implication) perfumed oil ointment
might ἠδύνατο To be able or possible might
have been sold πραθῆναι From the base of G4008); to traffic (by travelling), i.e., dispose of as merchandise or into slavery (literally or figuratively) been sold
for much, πολλοῦ (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely much
and καὶ And, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words and
given δοθῆναι To give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection) given
to the poor. πτωχοῖς Akin to G4422 and the alternate of G4098); a beggar (as cringing), i.e., pauper (strictly denoting absolute or public mendicancy, although also used in a qualified or relative sense; whereas G3993 properly means only straitened circumstances in private), literally (often as noun) or figuratively (distressed) poor

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  • 7  There came unto him a woman having an alabaster box of very precious ointment, and poured it on his head, as he sat at meat.

  • 8  But when his disciples saw it, they had indignation, saying, To what purpose is this waste?

  • 9  For this ointment might have been sold for much, and given to the poor.

  • 10  When Jesus understood it, he said unto them, Why trouble ye the woman? for she hath wrought a good work upon me.

  • 11  For ye have the poor always with you; but me ye have not always.




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