For this reason that field has been called the Field of Blood to this day.
Parallel translations
- WEB Therefore that field was called “The Field of Blood” to this day.
- KJV Wherefore that field was called, The field of blood, unto this day.
- BSB That is why it has been called the Field of Blood to this day.
- NKJV Therefore that field has been called the Field of Blood to this day.
- NLT That is why the field is still called the Field of Blood.
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Quick answer
The field becomes known as the Field of Blood, a name that lasted to Matthew's day. The betrayal left a lasting mark.
Overview
The plot of ground earns the enduring name 'Field of Blood' because of its purchase price and association with Judas' end. The lingering name testifies to the historicity of the events and stands as a public reminder of the price paid to betray the innocent Jesus. It silently witnesses against those who shed His blood.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 6
- Acts 1:19It became known to everyone who lived in Jerusalem that in their language that field was called ‘Akeldama,’ that is, ‘The field of blood.’
- Matt 28:15So they took the money and did as they were told. This saying was spread abroad among the Jews, and continues until today.
- Josh 4:9Joshua set up twelve stones in the middle of the Jordan, in the place where the feet of the priests who bore the ark of the covenant stood; and they are there to this day.
- Judg 1:26The man went into the land of the Hittites, built a city, and called its name Luz, which is its name to this day.
- Deut 34:6He buried him in the valley in the land of Moab opposite Beth Peor, but no man knows where his tomb is to this day.
- 2 Chr 5:9The poles were so long that the ends of the poles were seen from the ark in front of the inner sanctuary; but they were not seen outside; and it is there to this day.
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