Matthew 27:9
Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremias the prophet, saying: And they took the thirty pieces of silver, the price of him that was prized, whom they prized of the children of Israel.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
In Context
8For this cause the field was called Haceldama, that is, The field of blood, even to this day.
10And they gave them unto the potter's field, as the Lord appointed to me.
Cross References
Exodus 21:32If he assault a bondman or a bond woman, he shall give thirty sicles of silver to their master, and the ox shall be stoned.
Leviticus 27:4If a woman, thirty.
Matthew 1:22Now all this was done that it might be fulfilled which the Lord spoke by the prophet, saying:
Matthew Henry on Matthew 27:2-11
The Repentance of Judas; The Confession of Judas; The Death of Judas; Disposal of the Thirty Pieces of Silver. 1 When the morning was come, all the chief priests and elders of the people took counsel against Jesus to put him to death: 2 And when they had bound him, they led him away, and delivered him to Pontius Pilate the governor. 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, 4 Saying, I… Read the whole commentary →