a woman. Unnamed. In the former anointing it was Mary. See App-158, and note on. Samaritan Pentateuch Matthew 3:1.
box. flask.
very precious. Greek. barutimos. Occurs only here.
on. upon. Greek. epi.
His head. In the former anointing, by Mary, it was His feet. See App-158.
sat. reclined [at table].