Strong's Number G211

Transliteration:

alabastron{al-ab'-as-tron}

Word Origin:

from alabastros (of uncertain derivation), the name of a stone

Part of Speech:

noun neuter

Usage in the KJV:

alabaster box 3, box 1

Total: 4

Definition:

a box made of alabaster in which unguents are preserved

The ancients considered alabaster to be the best material in which to preserve their ointments. Breaking the box, probably means breaking the seal of the box.