Mark 14:4

And there were some that had indignation within themselves, and said, Why was this waste of the ointment made?

King James Version

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Other Translations for Mark 14:4

BSB

Some of those present, however, expressed their indignation to one another: "Why this waste of perfume?

AKJV

And there were some that had indignation within themselves, and said, Why was this waste of the ointment made?

CPDV

But there were some who became indignant within themselves and who were saying: "What is the reason for this waste of the ointment?

ERV

But there were some that had indignation among themselves, saying, To what purpose hath this waste of the ointment been made?

NHEB

But there were some who were indignant among themselves, and saying, "Why has this ointment been wasted?

SMT

And there were some displeased in themselves, and saying, For what has been the loss of this perfumed oil?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Mark 14:4

AndG1161ConjunctiontherewereG2258Verb someG5100thathadindignationG23Verb withinG4314Preposition themselvesG1438 andG2532Conjunction saidG3004Verb WhyG5101 wasG1096Verb thisG3778 wasteG684Noun FeminineoftheointmentG3464Noun Neuter madeG1096Verb

Commentary for Mark 14:4

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Mark 14:4

Summary

Observers criticize the costly gesture as wasteful

Place

Bethany

Event

Expressing indignation

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD