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.
A woman walked up to him with this gorgeous alabaster jar filled with incredibly expensive perfume, and she poured the whole thing over his head while he was eating dinner.
Sometimes the most beautiful acts of love look completely over-the-top to everyone else.
📚 Historical Context
This event took place in Bethany, at the home of Simon the Leper, during the final days of Jesus' ministry leading up to his crucifixion. In the cultural context of first-century Jewish society, anointing with expensive ointment was a customary act of honor, often associated with preparing someone for burial or signifying royalty, which pointed to Jesus' messianic identity. This moment highlighted the mounting opposition Jesus faced, as some, like Judas, viewed the act as wasteful amid growing tensions.
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