This became known to all who lived in Jerusalem, so they called that field in their own language Akeldama, that is, Field of Blood.)
Parallel translations
- WEB It became known to everyone who lived in Jerusalem that in their language that field was called ‘Akeldama,’ that is, ‘The field of blood.’
- KJV And 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.
- NKJV And it became known to all those dwelling in Jerusalem; so that field is called in their own language, Akel Dama, that is, Field of Blood.)
- NASB And it became known to all the residents of Jerusalem; as a result that field was called Hakeldama in their own language, that is, Field of Blood.)
- NLT The news of his death spread to all the people of Jerusalem, and they gave the place the Aramaic name Akeldama, which means “Field of Blood.”)
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Quick answer
The field became known in Jerusalem as Akeldama, 'the field of blood.' It left a public, lasting memorial of Judas' betrayal.
Overview
The local naming of the field testifies to the historical reality of these events. 'Field of blood' marks both the blood-money and the violent death associated with it. The detail roots the account in the memory of Jerusalem's residents.
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- 2 Sam 2:16Then each man grabbed his opponent by the head and thrust his sword into his opponent’s side, and they all fell together. So this place, which is in Gibeon, is called Helkath-hazzurim.
- Acts 2:22Men of Israel, listen to this message: Jesus of Nazareth was a man certified by God to you by miracles, wonders, and signs, which God did among you through Him, as you yourselves know.
- Acts 21:40Having received permission, Paul stood on the steps and motioned to the crowd. A great hush came over the crowd, and he addressed them in Hebrew:
- Matt 28:15So the guards took the money and did as they were instructed. And this account has been circulated among the Jews to this very day.
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