Illustrated Bible History
Ancient Bible Customs - Jars
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Alabaster Jars
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(Heb. pak, (2 Ki 9:1,3); Gk. alabastron, Mark 14:3). An alabaster jar or flask was a container usually narrowed toward the outlet and used for holding liquids such as oil, ointment, or perfume. . The KJV uses box of oil or box of ointment, whereas the NASB rendering is flask of oil or vial of . . . ointment, and the NIV, alabaster jar. |
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Alabaster Jar from Ancient Cyprus
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Ancient Alabaster Flask or Jar for storing oil or perfume. From the time of King David, around 1000 BC. Samuel anointed David with a similar jar. |
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