Did Matthew Confuse Jeremiah With Zechariah?

Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremiah the prophet, saying, And they took the thirty pieces of silver, the price of him that was valued, whom they of the children of Israel did value; And gave them for the potter’s field, as the Lord appointed me. (Matthew 27:9-10)

It is often asked, “Where in Jeremiah’s prophecies does Jeremiah speak of 30 pieces of silver, as Matthew claims? Was not Matthew in fact confusing Jeremiah with Zechariah 11:12-13?

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Author: Philip P. Kapusta

Keywords: 30 pieces, 30 pieces of silver, Thirty pieces, Thirty pieces of silver

Bible reference(s): Zechariah 11:12-13, Matthew 27:9

Source: Philip P. Kapusta

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