# he was reclining

"Jesus was lying on his side." You can use your language's word for the position people usually are in when they eat.

# a woman came to him

"a woman came to Jesus"

# alabaster jar

This is a costly container made of soft stone. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])

# ointment

oil that has a pleasing smell

# she poured it upon his head

The woman does this to honor Jesus.