Matthew 27:10
New International Version
and they used them to buy the potter’s field, as the Lord commanded me.”

New Living Translation
and purchased the potter’s field, as the LORD directed.”

English Standard Version
and they gave them for the potter’s field, as the Lord directed me.”

Berean Standard Bible
and they gave them for the potter’s field, as the Lord had commanded me.”

Berean Literal Bible
and they gave them for the potter's field, as the Lord directed me."

King James Bible
And gave them for the potter's field, as the Lord appointed me.

New King James Version
and gave them for the potter’s field, as the LORD directed me.”

New American Standard Bible
AND THEY GAVE THEM FOR THE POTTER’S FIELD, JUST AS THE LORD DIRECTED ME.”

NASB 1995
AND THEY GAVE THEM FOR THE POTTER’S FIELD, AS THE LORD DIRECTED ME.”

NASB 1977
AND THEY GAVE THEM FOR THE POTTER’S FIELD, AS THE LORD DIRECTED ME.”

Legacy Standard Bible
AND THEY GAVE THEM FOR THE POTTER’S FIELD, AS THE LORD DIRECTED ME.”

Amplified Bible
AND THEY GAVE THEM FOR THE POTTER’S FIELD, AS THE LORD DIRECTED ME.”

Christian Standard Bible
and they gave them for the potter’s field, as the Lord directed me.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
and they gave them for the potter’s field, as the Lord directed me.

American Standard Version
and they gave them for the potter's field, as the Lord appointed me.

Contemporary English Version
They paid it for a potter's field, as the Lord had commanded me."

English Revised Version
and they gave them for the potter's field, as the Lord appointed me.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
and used the coins to buy a potter's field, as the Lord had directed me."

Good News Translation
and used the money to buy the potter's field, as the Lord had commanded me."

International Standard Version
and they gave them for the potter's field, as the Lord commanded me."

Majority Standard Bible
and they gave them for the potter?s field, as the Lord had commanded me.?

NET Bible
and they gave them for the potter's field, as the Lord commanded me."

New Heart English Bible
and they gave them for the potter's field, as the Lord commanded me."

Webster's Bible Translation
And gave them for the potter's field, as the Lord appointed me.

Weymouth New Testament
and gave them for the potter's field, as the Lord directed me."

World English Bible
and they gave them for the potter’s field, as the Lord commanded me.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and gave them for the potter’s field, as the LORD appointed to me.”

Berean Literal Bible
and they gave them for the potter's field, as the Lord directed me."

Young's Literal Translation
and gave them for the field of the potter, as the Lord did appoint to me.'

Smith's Literal Translation
And they gave them for the potter's field, as the Lord commanded me.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And they gave them unto the potter's field, as the Lord appointed to me.

Catholic Public Domain Version
and they gave it for the potter’s field, just as the Lord appointed to me.”

New American Bible
and they paid it out for the potter’s field just as the Lord had commanded me.”

New Revised Standard Version
and they gave them for the potter’s field, as the Lord commanded me.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And I gave them for the potter’s field, as the Lord commanded me.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And I gave them for the potter's field as THE LORD JEHOVAH commanded me.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
and gave them for the potter's field, as the Lord appointed me.

Godbey New Testament
and they gave them for the field of the potter, as the Lord appointed me.

Haweis New Testament
and gave them for the potter?s field, as the Lord had ordered me.

Mace New Testament
and gave them for the potter's field, as the Lord appointed me."

Weymouth New Testament
and gave them for the potter's field, as the Lord directed me."

Worrell New Testament
and gave them for the potter's field, as the Lord directed me."

Worsley New Testament
and gave them for the potter's field, as the Lord appointed me.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Judas Hangs Himself
9Then what was spoken through Jeremiah the prophet was fulfilled: “They took the thirty pieces of silver, the price set on Him by the people of Israel, 10and they gave them for the potter’s field, as the Lord had commanded me.” 11Meanwhile Jesus stood before the governor, who questioned Him: “Are You the King of the Jews?” “You have said so,” Jesus replied.…

Cross References
Zechariah 11:12-13
Then I told them, “If it seems right to you, give me my wages; but if not, keep them.” So they weighed out my wages, thirty pieces of silver. / And the LORD said to me, “Throw it to the potter”—this magnificent price at which they valued me. So I took the thirty pieces of silver and threw them to the potter in the house of the LORD.

Jeremiah 32:6-9
Jeremiah replied, “The word of the LORD came to me, saying: / Behold! Hanamel, the son of your uncle Shallum, is coming to you to say, ‘Buy for yourself my field in Anathoth, for you have the right of redemption to buy it.’ / Then, as the LORD had said, my cousin Hanamel came to me in the courtyard of the guard and urged me, ‘Please buy my field in Anathoth in the land of Benjamin, for you own the right of inheritance and redemption. Buy it for yourself.’” Then I knew that this was the word of the LORD. ...

Acts 1:18-19
(Now with the reward for his wickedness Judas bought a field; there he fell headlong and burst open in the middle, and all his intestines spilled out. / This became known to all who lived in Jerusalem, so they called that field in their own language Akeldama, that is, Field of Blood.)

Matthew 26:15
and asked, “What are you willing to give me if I hand Him over to you?” And they set out for him thirty pieces of silver.

Exodus 21:32
If the ox gores a manservant or maidservant, the owner must pay thirty shekels of silver to the master of that servant, and the ox must be stoned.

Jeremiah 19:1-13
This is what the LORD says: “Go and buy a clay jar from a potter. Take some of the elders of the people and leaders of the priests, / and go out to the Valley of Ben-hinnom near the entrance of the Potsherd Gate. Proclaim there the words I speak to you, / saying, ‘Hear the word of the LORD, O kings of Judah and residents of Jerusalem. This is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: I am going to bring such disaster on this place that the ears of all who hear of it will ring, ...

Psalm 41:9
Even my close friend whom I trusted, the one who shared my bread, has lifted up his heel against me.

John 12:4-6
But one of His disciples, Judas Iscariot, who was going to betray Him, asked, / “Why wasn’t this perfume sold for three hundred denarii and the money given to the poor?” / Judas did not say this because he cared about the poor, but because he was a thief. As keeper of the money bag, he used to take from what was put into it.

John 13:18
I am not speaking about all of you; I know whom I have chosen. But this is to fulfill the Scripture: ‘The one who shares My bread has lifted up his heel against Me.’

Acts 1:16-17
“Brothers, the Scripture had to be fulfilled that the Holy Spirit foretold through the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide for those who arrested Jesus. / He was one of our number and shared in this ministry.”

Zechariah 11:4-14
This is what the LORD my God says: “Pasture the flock marked for slaughter, / whose buyers slaughter them without remorse. Those who sell them say, ‘Blessed be the LORD, for I am rich!’ Even their own shepherds have no compassion on them. / For I will no longer have compassion on the people of the land, declares the LORD, but behold, I will cause each man to fall into the hands of his neighbor and his king, who will devastate the land, and I will not deliver it from their hands.” ...

Isaiah 53:3-5
He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not. / Surely He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows; yet we considered Him stricken, struck down by God, and afflicted. / But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed.

Psalm 69:25
May their place be deserted; let there be no one to dwell in their tents.

Psalm 109:8
May his days be few; may another take his position.

Mark 14:10-11
Then Judas Iscariot, one of the Twelve, went to the chief priests to betray Jesus to them. / They were delighted to hear this, and they promised to give him money. So Judas began to look for an opportunity to betray Jesus.


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Matthew 27
1. Jesus is delivered bound to Pilate.
3. Judas hangs himself.
19. Pilate, admonished of his wife,
20. and being urged by the multitude, washes his hands, and releases Barabbas.
27. Jesus is mocked and crowned with thorns;
33. crucified;
39. reviled;
50. dies, and is buried;
62. his tomb is sealed and watched.














and they gave them for the potter’s field
This phrase refers to the purchase of a field with the thirty pieces of silver returned by Judas Iscariot after betraying Jesus. The "potter's field" was likely a piece of land used by potters to extract clay, rendering it unsuitable for agriculture. It was bought to serve as a burial place for foreigners, highlighting the theme of redemption and the use of something tainted for a purpose of mercy. This act fulfills the prophecy found in Zechariah 11:12-13, where the thirty pieces of silver are cast to the potter in the house of the Lord. The field's purchase with blood money underscores the gravity of Judas's betrayal and the religious leaders' complicity.

as the Lord had commanded me.
This phrase indicates divine orchestration and fulfillment of prophecy. The reference to the Lord's command can be seen as a fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy, specifically in Zechariah, where the prophet is instructed by God regarding the thirty pieces of silver. This connection emphasizes the sovereignty of God in the events leading to Jesus's crucifixion, showing that even acts of betrayal and injustice are woven into God's redemptive plan. The phrase also reflects the obedience to divine will, a theme central to the narrative of Jesus's life and mission.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Judas Iscariot
One of the twelve disciples of Jesus who betrayed Him for thirty pieces of silver. His actions led to the fulfillment of prophecy regarding the purchase of the potter's field.

2. The Chief Priests and Elders
Religious leaders who conspired to arrest Jesus and used the thirty pieces of silver to buy the potter's field after Judas returned the money.

3. The Potter’s Field
A field purchased with the thirty pieces of silver returned by Judas. It was used as a burial place for foreigners, fulfilling the prophecy mentioned in Matthew.

4. Zechariah and Jeremiah
Prophets whose writings are connected to the events surrounding the potter's field. The prophecy in Matthew 27:10 is often linked to Zechariah 11:12-13 and Jeremiah 19:1-13.

5. Jesus Christ
The central figure of the New Testament, whose betrayal and crucifixion were part of God's redemptive plan for humanity.
Teaching Points
Fulfillment of Prophecy
The events surrounding the potter's field demonstrate the accuracy and reliability of biblical prophecy. God's word is trustworthy and His plans are sovereign.

Consequences of Betrayal
Judas's actions serve as a warning about the consequences of betrayal and the love of money. It reminds believers to guard their hearts against greed and unfaithfulness.

God's Redemptive Plan
Even in the midst of betrayal and sin, God's redemptive plan is at work. The purchase of the potter's field is a part of the larger account of salvation through Jesus Christ.

The Value of Repentance
Judas's remorse without true repentance led to despair. Believers are encouraged to seek genuine repentance and forgiveness through Christ.

The Use of Resources
The use of the thirty pieces of silver for a burial place for foreigners highlights the importance of using resources for God's purposes and the care for the marginalized.Verse 10. - Gave them for the potter's field. This part of the citation is borrowed from Jeremiah's purchase of the field of Hanamel (ch. 32.). The Christian writer introduces a second fulfilment of the ancient word. As the Lord appointed me. This must be the equivalent of Zechariah's "the Lord said unto me" (Zechariah 11:13). The destination of these wages of iniquity was foreordained. They could not be used by the Shepherd, nor stored in the temple treasury, nor kept by Judas or the priests; they were to be employed for another purpose.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

they gave
ἔδωκαν (edōkan)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 1325: To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.

them
αὐτὰ (auta)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Neuter 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

for
εἰς (eis)
Preposition
Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.

the
τὸν (ton)
Article - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

potter’s
κεραμέως (kerameōs)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2763: A potter. From keramos; a potter.

field,
ἀγρὸν (agron)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 68: From ago; a field; genitive case, the country; specially, a farm, i.e. Hamlet.

as
καθὰ (katha)
Adverb
Strong's 2505: Just as. From kata and the neuter plural of hos; according to which things, i.e. Just as.

[the] Lord
Κύριος (Kyrios)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2962: Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.

had commanded
συνέταξέν (synetaxen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 4929: To arrange with, direct, appoint, prescribe, ordain. From sun and tasso; to arrange jointly, i.e. to direct.

me.”
μοι (moi)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.


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