International Standard Version a woman came to him with an alabaster jar of very expensive perfume and poured it on his head while he sat at the table.
American Standard Version 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.
Young's Literal Translation 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).