Matthew 26:7 net — a woman came to him with an alabaster jar of expensive perfumed oil, and she poured it on his head as he was at the tab…

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"a woman came to him with an alabaster jar of expensive perfumed oil, and she poured it on his head as he was at the table."

— Matthew 26:7, NET Bible

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Matthew 26 — Context

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They planned to arrest Jesus by stealth and kill him.

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But they said,“Not during the feast, so that there won’t be a riot among the people.”

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Jesus’ Anointing Now while Jesus was in Bethany at the house of Simon the leper,

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a woman came to him with an alabaster jar of expensive perfumed oil, and she poured it on his head as he was at the table.

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When the disciples saw this, they became indignant and said,“Why this waste?

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It could have been sold at a high price and the money given to the poor!”

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When Jesus learned of this, he said to them,“Why are you bothering this woman? She has done a good service for me.

Matthew 26:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 26:7 say?
Matthew 26:7 in the NET Bible reads: “a woman came to him with an alabaster jar of expensive perfumed oil, and she poured it on his head as he was at the table.”
Where is Matthew 26:7 in the Bible?
Matthew 26:7 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 26, verse 7.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 26:7.
What translation should I read Matthew 26:7 in?
Matthew 26:7 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 26:7?
Matthew 26:7 reads (NET): “a woman came to him with an alabaster jar of expensive perfumed oil, and she poured it on his head as he was at the table.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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