And being. Parallel with Matthew 26:6-13.
in. Greek. en. App-104. Not the same word as inw Mar 20:60, Mar 20:62.
the house, &c. Not therefore the first supper (John 12:1, &c.), as that was in the house of Lazarus, six days before the Passover. See App-156 and App-159.
the leper. Note the Figure of speech Ampliatio (App-6), by which Simon still retained the name describing what he had once been.
a woman. Not Mary; the second occasion being quite different. See App-158.
box. flask.
spikenard. pure nard. Liquid, because it was poured.
very precious. of great price.
brake. Alabaster being brittle it was easily done.. Divine supplement, here.
poured. Greek. katacheo. Occurs only here and in Matthew 26:7. not in John 12:3.
on. Greek. kata App-104. Not the same word asin Mark 14:2; Mark 14:35, Mar 13:46.