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Matthew 27:3–8

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¶ Then Judas, which had betrayed him, when he saw that he was condemned, repented himself, and brought again the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders,
Saying, I have sinned in that I have betrayed the innocent blood. And they said, What is that to us? see thou to that.
And he cast down the pieces of silver in the temple, and departed, and went and hanged himself.
And the chief priests took the silver pieces, and said, It is not lawful for to put them into the treasury, because it is the price of blood.
And they took counsel, and bought with them the potter’s field, to bury strangers in.
Wherefore that field was called, The field of blood, unto this day.
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From verse 3

  1. 2 Corinthians 7:10Rank 1 from verse 3
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    10For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death.

  2. Job 20:15–29Rank 2 from verse 3
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    15He hath swallowed down riches, and he shall vomit them up again: God shall cast them out of his belly.

    16He shall suck the poison of asps: the viper’s tongue shall slay him.

    17He shall not see the rivers, the floods, the brooks of honey and butter.

    18That which he laboured for shall he restore, and shall not swallow it down: according to his substance shall the restitution be, and he shall not rejoice therein.

    19Because he hath oppressed and hath forsaken the poor; because he hath violently taken away an house which he builded not;

    20Surely he shall not feel quietness in his belly, he shall not save of that which he desired.

    21There shall none of his meat be left; therefore shall no man look for his goods.

    22In the fulness of his sufficiency he shall be in straits: every hand of the wicked shall come upon him.

    23When he is about to fill his belly, God shall cast the fury of his wrath upon him, and shall rain it upon him while he is eating.

    24He shall flee from the iron weapon, and the bow of steel shall strike him through.

    25It is drawn, and cometh out of the body; yea, the glittering sword cometh out of his gall: terrors are upon him.

    26All darkness shall be hid in his secret places: a fire not blown shall consume him; it shall go ill with him that is left in his tabernacle.

    27The heaven shall reveal his iniquity; and the earth shall rise up against him.

    28The increase of his house shall depart, and his goods shall flow away in the day of his wrath.

    29This is the portion of a wicked man from God, and the heritage appointed unto him by God.

  3. Luke 22:47–48Rank 3 from verse 3
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    47¶ And while he yet spake, behold a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near unto Jesus to kiss him.

    48But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss?

  4. Job 20:5Rank 4 from verse 3
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    5That the triumphing of the wicked is short, and the joy of the hypocrite but for a moment?

  5. John 13:2Rank 5 from verse 3
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    2And supper being ended, the devil having now put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon’s son, to betray him;

  6. John 13:27Rank 6 from verse 3
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    27And after the sop Satan entered into him. Then said Jesus unto him, That thou doest, do quickly.

  7. Luke 22:2–6Rank 7 from verse 3
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    2And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill him; for they feared the people.

    3¶ Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve.

    4And he went his way, and communed with the chief priests and captains, how he might betray him unto them.

    5And they were glad, and covenanted to give him money.

    6And he promised, and sought opportunity to betray him unto them in the absence of the multitude.

  8. Mark 14:10–11Rank 8 from verse 3
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    10¶ And Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve, went unto the chief priests, to betray him unto them.

    11And when they heard it, they were glad, and promised to give him money. And he sought how he might conveniently betray him.

  9. Mark 14:43–46Rank 9 from verse 3
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    43¶ And immediately, while he yet spake, cometh Judas, one of the twelve, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and the scribes and the elders.

    44And he that betrayed him had given them a token, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he; take him, and lead him away safely.

    45And as soon as he was come, he goeth straightway to him, and saith, Master, master; and kissed him.

    46¶ And they laid their hands on him, and took him.

  10. Matthew 26:14–16Rank 10 from verse 3
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    14¶ Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went unto the chief priests,

    15And said unto them, What will ye give me, and I will deliver him unto you? And they covenanted with him for thirty pieces of silver.

    16And from that time he sought opportunity to betray him.

  11. John 18:3Rank 11 from verse 3
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    3Judas then, having received a band of men and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns and torches and weapons.

  12. Matthew 26:47–50Rank 12 from verse 3
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    47¶ And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people.

    48Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he: hold him fast.

    49And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him.

    50And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then came they, and laid hands on Jesus, and took him.

From verse 4

  1. 1 John 3:12Rank 1 from verse 4
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    12Not as Cain, who was of that wicked one, and slew his brother. And wherefore slew he him? Because his own works were evil, and his brother’s righteous.

  2. 1 Kings 21:27Rank 2 from verse 4
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    27And it came to pass, when Ahab heard those words, that he rent his clothes, and put sackcloth upon his flesh, and fasted, and lay in sackcloth, and went softly.

  3. 1 Peter 1:19Rank 3 from verse 4
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    19But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:

  4. 1 Samuel 15:24Rank 4 from verse 4
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    24¶ And Saul said unto Samuel, I have sinned: for I have transgressed the commandment of the Lord, and thy words: because I feared the people, and obeyed their voice.

  5. 1 Samuel 15:30Rank 5 from verse 4
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    30Then he said, I have sinned: yet honour me now, I pray thee, before the elders of my people, and before Israel, and turn again with me, that I may worship the Lord thy God.

  6. 1 Samuel 28:16–20Rank 6 from verse 4
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    16Then said Samuel, Wherefore then dost thou ask of me, seeing the Lord is departed from thee, and is become thine enemy?

    17And the Lord hath done to him, as he spake by me: for the Lord hath rent the kingdom out of thine hand, and given it to thy neighbour, even to David:

    18Because thou obeyedst not the voice of the Lord, nor executedst his fierce wrath upon Amalek, therefore hath the Lord done this thing unto thee this day.

    19Moreover the Lord will also deliver Israel with thee into the hand of the Philistines: and to morrow shalt thou and thy sons be with me: the Lord also shall deliver the host of Israel into the hand of the Philistines.

    20Then Saul fell straightway all along on the earth, and was sore afraid, because of the words of Samuel: and there was no strength in him; for he had eaten no bread all the day, nor all the night.

  7. 1 Timothy 4:2Rank 7 from verse 4
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    2Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron;

  8. 2 Kings 24:4Rank 8 from verse 4
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    4And also for the innocent blood that he shed: for he filled Jerusalem with innocent blood; which the Lord would not pardon.

  9. Acts 13:28Rank 9 from verse 4
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    28And though they found no cause of death in him, yet desired they Pilate that he should be slain.

  10. Acts 18:15–17Rank 10 from verse 4
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    15But if it be a question of words and names, and of your law, look ye to it; for I will be no judge of such matters.

    16And he drave them from the judgment seat.

    17Then all the Greeks took Sosthenes, the chief ruler of the synagogue, and beat him before the judgment seat. And Gallio cared for none of those things.

  11. Exodus 10:16–17Rank 11 from verse 4
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    16¶ Then Pharaoh called for Moses and Aaron in haste; and he said, I have sinned against the Lord your God, and against you.

    17Now therefore forgive, I pray thee, my sin only this once, and intreat the Lord your God, that he may take away from me this death only.

  12. Exodus 12:31Rank 12 from verse 4
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    31¶ And he called for Moses and Aaron by night, and said, Rise up, and get you forth from among my people, both ye and the children of Israel; and go, serve the Lord, as ye have said.

  13. Exodus 9:27Rank 13 from verse 4
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    27¶ And Pharaoh sent, and called for Moses and Aaron, and said unto them, I have sinned this time: the Lord is righteous, and I and my people are wicked.

  14. Genesis 42:21–22Rank 14 from verse 4
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    21¶ And they said one to another, We are verily guilty concerning our brother, in that we saw the anguish of his soul, when he besought us, and we would not hear; therefore is this distress come upon us.

    22And Reuben answered them, saying, Spake I not unto you, saying, Do not sin against the child; and ye would not hear? therefore, behold, also his blood is required.

  15. Hebrews 7:26Rank 15 from verse 4
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    26For such an high priest became us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens;

  16. Jeremiah 26:15Rank 16 from verse 4
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    15But know ye for certain, that if ye put me to death, ye shall surely bring innocent blood upon yourselves, and upon this city, and upon the inhabitants thereof: for of a truth the Lord hath sent me unto you to speak all these words in your ears.

  17. Job 16:2Rank 17 from verse 4
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    2I have heard many such things: miserable comforters are ye all.

  18. John 19:7Rank 18 from verse 4
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    7The Jews answered him, We have a law, and by our law he ought to die, because he made himself the Son of God.

  19. Jonah 1:14Rank 19 from verse 4
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    14Wherefore they cried unto the Lord, and said, We beseech thee, O Lord, we beseech thee, let us not perish for this man’s life, and lay not upon us innocent blood: for thou, O Lord, hast done as it pleased thee.

  20. Luke 16:25–26Rank 20 from verse 4
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    25But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented.

    26And beside all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed: so that they which would pass from hence to you cannot; neither can they pass to us, that would come from thence.

  21. Luke 23:22Rank 21 from verse 4
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    22And he said unto them the third time, Why, what evil hath he done? I have found no cause of death in him: I will therefore chastise him, and let him go.

  22. Luke 23:41Rank 22 from verse 4
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    41And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but this man hath done nothing amiss.

  23. Luke 23:47Rank 23 from verse 4
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    47Now when the centurion saw what was done, he glorified God, saying, Certainly this was a righteous man.

  24. Matthew 27:19Rank 24 from verse 4
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    19¶ When he was set down on the judgment seat, his wife sent unto him, saying, Have thou nothing to do with that just man: for I have suffered many things this day in a dream because of him.

  25. Matthew 27:23–25Rank 25 from verse 4
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    23And the governor said, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out the more, saying, Let him be crucified.

    24¶ When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing, but that rather a tumult was made, he took water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just person: see ye to it.

    25Then answered all the people, and said, His blood be on us, and on our children.

  26. Matthew 27:54Rank 26 from verse 4
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    54Now when the centurion, and they that were with him, watching Jesus, saw the earthquake, and those things that were done, they feared greatly, saying, Truly this was the Son of God.

  27. Romans 3:19Rank 27 from verse 4
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    19Now we know that what things soever the law saith, it saith to them who are under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God.

  28. Titus 1:16Rank 28 from verse 4
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    16They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate.

  29. Job 13:4Rank 29 from verse 4
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    4But ye are forgers of lies, ye are all physicians of no value.

  30. Revelation 11:10Rank 30 from verse 4
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    10And they that dwell upon the earth shall rejoice over them, and make merry, and shall send gifts one to another; because these two prophets tormented them that dwelt on the earth.

From verse 5

  1. Acts 1:18–19Rank 1 from verse 5
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    18Now this man purchased a field with the reward of iniquity; and falling headlong, he burst asunder in the midst, and all his bowels gushed out.

    19And it was known unto all the dwellers at Jerusalem; insomuch as that field is called in their proper tongue, Aceldama, that is to say, The field of blood.

  2. 2 Samuel 17:23Rank 2 from verse 5
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    23¶ And when Ahithophel saw that his counsel was not followed, he saddled his ass, and arose, and gat him home to his house, to his city, and put his household in order, and hanged himself, and died, and was buried in the sepulchre of his father.

  3. 1 Kings 16:18Rank 3 from verse 5
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    18And it came to pass, when Zimri saw that the city was taken, that he went into the palace of the king’s house, and burnt the king’s house over him with fire, and died,

  4. 1 Samuel 31:4–5Rank 4 from verse 5
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    4Then said Saul unto his armourbearer, Draw thy sword, and thrust me through therewith; lest these uncircumcised come and thrust me through, and abuse me. But his armourbearer would not; for he was sore afraid. Therefore Saul took a sword, and fell upon it.

    5And when his armourbearer saw that Saul was dead, he fell likewise upon his sword, and died with him.

  5. Job 2:9Rank 5 from verse 5
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    9¶ Then said his wife unto him, Dost thou still retain thine integrity? curse God, and die.

  6. Job 7:15Rank 6 from verse 5
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    15So that my soul chooseth strangling, and death rather than my life.

  7. Luke 1:21Rank 7 from verse 5
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    21And the people waited for Zacharias, and marvelled that he tarried so long in the temple.

  8. Luke 1:9Rank 8 from verse 5
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    9According to the custom of the priest’s office, his lot was to burn incense when he went into the temple of the Lord.

  9. Psalms 55:23Rank 9 from verse 5
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    23But thou, O God, shalt bring them down into the pit of destruction: bloody and deceitful men shall not live out half their days; but I will trust in thee.

  10. Judges 9:54Rank 10 from verse 5
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    54Then he called hastily unto the young man his armourbearer, and said unto him, Draw thy sword, and slay me, that men say not of me, A woman slew him. And his young man thrust him through, and he died.

From verse 6

  1. Deuteronomy 23:18Rank 1 from verse 6
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    18Thou shalt not bring the hire of a whore, or the price of a dog, into the house of the Lord thy God for any vow: for even both these are abomination unto the Lord thy God.

  2. Luke 6:7–9Rank 2 from verse 6
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    7And the scribes and Pharisees watched him, whether he would heal on the sabbath day; that they might find an accusation against him.

    8But he knew their thoughts, and said to the man which had the withered hand, Rise up, and stand forth in the midst. And he arose and stood forth.

    9Then said Jesus unto them, I will ask you one thing; Is it lawful on the sabbath days to do good, or to do evil? to save life, or to destroy it?

  3. Isaiah 61:8Rank 3 from verse 6
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    8For I the Lord love judgment, I hate robbery for burnt offering; and I will direct their work in truth, and I will make an everlasting covenant with them.

  4. John 18:28Rank 4 from verse 6
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    28¶ Then led they Jesus from Caiaphas unto the hall of judgment: and it was early; and they themselves went not into the judgment hall, lest they should be defiled; but that they might eat the passover.

  5. Matthew 23:24Rank 5 from verse 6
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    24Ye blind guides, which strain at a gnat, and swallow a camel.

From verse 8

  1. Acts 1:19Rank 1 from verse 8
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    19And it was known unto all the dwellers at Jerusalem; insomuch as that field is called in their proper tongue, Aceldama, that is to say, The field of blood.

  2. Matthew 28:15Rank 2 from verse 8
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    15So they took the money, and did as they were taught: and this saying is commonly reported among the Jews until this day.

  3. 2 Chronicles 5:9Rank 3 from verse 8
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    9And they drew out the staves of the ark, that the ends of the staves were seen from the ark before the oracle; but they were not seen without. And there it is unto this day.

  4. Deuteronomy 34:6Rank 4 from verse 8
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    6And he buried him in a valley in the land of Moab, over against Beth-peor: but no man knoweth of his sepulchre unto this day.

  5. Joshua 4:9Rank 5 from verse 8
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    9And Joshua set up twelve stones in the midst of Jordan, in the place where the feet of the priests which bare the ark of the covenant stood: and they are there unto this day.

  6. Judges 1:26Rank 6 from verse 8
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    26And the man went into the land of the Hittites, and built a city, and called the name thereof Luz: which is the name thereof unto this day.

WORDS IN THIS PASSAGE

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DEFINED WORDS

Matthew 27:3

COMBINED MEANING

which

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1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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condemned

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of condemn, meaning to pronounce guilty or wrong; to sentence, judge against, disapprove, or doom.

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repented

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Past tense and past participle of repent: changed the mind and purpose concerning what had been done or intended, often coupled with grief or sorrow.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

again

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Another time; once more; back to a former place or condition; or in return.

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thirty

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The number equal to three tens, following twenty-nine and preceding thirty-one.

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silver

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A precious white metal used for money, vessels, ornaments, images, trade, valuation, and refining; by extension, money or wealth reckoned in that metal.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

chief

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1. First, principal, highest, leading, greatest, most excellent, most important, or most responsible in rank, order, degree, value, or guilt. 2. A leader, head, principal ruler, officer, or principal member of a group.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

priests

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Persons set apart to religious service, sanctuary duty, sacrifice, intercession, teaching, or representation before a deity.

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DEFINED WORDS

Matthew 27:4

COMBINED MEANING

in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

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COMBINED MEANING

blood

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Sense 1: The bodily fluid associated with physical life. Sense 2: Life taken, bloodshed, or guilt and responsibility for it. Sense 3: Kindred, shared human descent, or natural human nature. Sense 4: The juice of grapes.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

us

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The first-person plural object pronoun, referring to the speaker together with one or more others as recipients or objects of an action or relation.

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see

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Sense 1: To perceive or behold with the eyes or in a vision. Sense 2: To observe, examine, discover, ascertain, consider, understand, know, or recognize. Sense 3: To visit, meet, converse with, or be in the presence of. Sense 4: To experience, undergo, endure, or enjoy. Sense 5: To attend to, take care, ensure, or beware.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

thou

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The singular second-person subject pronoun, meaning you when directly addressing one person, being, or individually treated addressee.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

Matthew 27:5

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cast

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1. To throw, send, put, lay, or direct a person or thing into, upon, around, toward, or away from a place, or into a stated condition. 2. To put away, reject, expel, remove, overthrow, or bring down. 3. To put forth or use a lot for choosing, dividing, or assigning. 4. To form an object by pouring molten material into a mould. 5. To shed, drop, or bring forth young, fruit, leaves, or flowers. 6. To raise, form, or prepare a bank, mount, trench, or way. 7. In "cast ... in his teeth," to reproach or charge something against him. 8. As a noun, the distance something may be thrown.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

silver

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A precious white metal used for money, vessels, ornaments, images, trade, valuation, and refining; by extension, money or wealth reckoned in that metal.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

temple

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Sense 1: A sacred house, building, or place devoted to the worship or presence of God or an idol. Sense 2: Christ's body, expressly called the temple of his body. Sense 3: A believer's body, or believers collectively, called the temple of God or of the Holy Ghost. Sense 4: The Lord God Almighty and the Lamb, expressly called the temple of the city.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

departed

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1. Left, went away, or moved from a place or person. 2. Ceased to remain, was removed, disappeared, or passed away. 3. Turned or separated from a way, practice, allegiance, or relationship. 4. Left earthly life or this world.

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DEFINED WORDS

Matthew 27:6

COMBINED MEANING

chief

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1. First, principal, highest, leading, greatest, most excellent, most important, or most responsible in rank, order, degree, value, or guilt. 2. A leader, head, principal ruler, officer, or principal member of a group.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

priests

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Persons set apart to religious service, sanctuary duty, sacrifice, intercession, teaching, or representation before a deity.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

silver

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A precious white metal used for money, vessels, ornaments, images, trade, valuation, and refining; by extension, money or wealth reckoned in that metal.

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COMBINED MEANING

lawful

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Allowed, permitted, authorized, valid, right, or in agreement with the governing law or command applicable to the matter.

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for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

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COMBINED MEANING

put

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To place, set, lay, appoint, bring into a condition, or cause to be.

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treasury

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A place, chamber, receptacle, or store in which treasure, money, or valuable things are kept.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

blood

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Sense 1: The bodily fluid associated with physical life. Sense 2: Life taken, bloodshed, or guilt and responsibility for it. Sense 3: Kindred, shared human descent, or natural human nature. Sense 4: The juice of grapes.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

Matthew 27:7

COMBINED MEANING

counsel

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1. A purpose, plan, design, or settled decision. 2. Advice, guidance, or direction. 3. Wisdom, judgment, or understanding for determining a course. 4. As a verb, to advise, direct, or recommend a course.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

bury

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Sense 1: To place a dead body in a grave or tomb. Sense 2: To cover or conceal beneath earth or another substance.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Matthew 27:8

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wherefore

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1. For that reason, or as a conclusion from what precedes; therefore or consequently. 2. For what reason or purpose; why.

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called

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of call. Sense 1: To name. Sense 2: To summon or invite. Sense 3: To proclaim or address. Sense 4: To request.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

blood

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Sense 1: The bodily fluid associated with physical life. Sense 2: Life taken, bloodshed, or guilt and responsibility for it. Sense 3: Kindred, shared human descent, or natural human nature. Sense 4: The juice of grapes.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

day

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Sense 1: Light or the period of light between morning and evening, as distinguished from night. Sense 2: A complete daily cycle. Sense 3: A specified time, occasion, period, age, or season.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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27:3¶ Then Judas, which had betrayed him, when he saw that he was condemned, repented himself, and brought again the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders,

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27:4Saying, I have sinned in that I have betrayed the innocent blood. And they said, What is that to us? see thou to that.

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27:5And he cast down the pieces of silver in the temple, and departed, and went and hanged himself.

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27:6And the chief priests took the silver pieces, and said, It is not lawful for to put them into the treasury, because it is the price of blood.

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27:7And they took counsel, and bought with them the potter’s field, to bury strangers in.

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27:8Wherefore that field was called, The field of blood, unto this day.

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27:9Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremy the prophet, saying, And they took the thirty pieces of silver, the price of him that was valued, whom they of the children of Israel did value;

27:10And gave them for the potter’s field, as the Lord appointed me.

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