Keraia
Acts 1

Acts 1:19

Matthias Replaces Judas · Acts 1:12–26
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Translations

Modern
This became known to all who lived in Jerusalem, so they called that field in their own language Akeldama, that is, Field of Blood.)
Traditional
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.
Literal
And it became known to all those dwelling in Jerusalem, so that that field was called in their own language Akeldama, that is, Field of Blood.)
Latin
Et notum factum est omnibus habitantibus Jerusalem, ita ut appellaretur ager ille, lingua eorum, Haceldama, hoc est, ager sanguinis.

Original

Greek
English
This became known to all who lived in Jerusalem, so they called that field in their own language Akeldama, that is, Field of Blood.)

Notes

Acts 1:18–19

The account in the Gospel of Matthew is slightly different (Matthew 27:3–10). We can match the two accounts by understanding the priests' purchase of the “Field of Blood” as if they acted on behalf of Judas. Also, Judas may have killed himself by hanging, but he later fell headfirst. Then his body split open, possibly when the rope broke.

Acts 1:13–26

The apostles waited for the promised gift of the Holy Spirit (1:4–5). All 120 disciples in Jerusalem were persisting in prayer (1:13–14). Then they chose a new apostle to replace Judas Iscariot (1:15–26).

Theme notes and profiles

Judas Iscariot Simon Peter

Events

Places

Akeldama: Field purchased with Judas' betrayal money; burial place for strangers Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions

Glossary

Aceldama Akeldama Book of the Acts of the Apostles Field of Blood Judas Ordain, Ordination Peter, the Apostle

Topics

Aceldama: The Field of Blood Judas (Jude): Surnamed |Iscariot|: Betrays the Lord Jesus Language: Called: Tongue Matthias: Chosen As an Apostle in the Place of Judas Peter: His Statement in Front of the Disciples Concerning the Death of Judas Prophecy: Miscellaneous, Fulfilled: Judas' Self-Destruction Fulfilled