Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

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.

American Standard Version (ASV)

there came unto him a woman having an alabaster cruse of exceeding precious ointment, and she poured it upon his head, as he sat at meat.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

There came to him a woman having a bottle of perfume of great price, and she put the perfume on his head when he was seated at table.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

a woman, having an alabaster flask of very precious ointment, came to him and poured it out upon his head as he lay at table.

World English Bible (WEB)

a woman came to him having an alabaster jar of very expensive ointment, and she poured it on his head as he sat at the table.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

there came to him a woman having an alabaster box of ointment, very precious, and she poured on his head as he is reclining (at meat).