Thirty pieces of silver was the price for which Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus, according to an account in the Gospel of Matthew 26:15 in the New Testament. Before the Last Supper, Judas is said to have gone to the chief priests and agreed to hand over Jesus in exchange for 30 silver coins, and to have returned the money afterwards, filled with remorse.
The Gospel of Matthew claims that the subsequent purchase of the Potter’s field was fulfilment, by Jesus, of a prophecy of Zechariah.
The image has often been used in artwork depicting the Passion of Christ. The phrase is used in literature and common speech to refer to people “selling out”, compromising a trust, friendship, or loyalty for personal gain.
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Keywords: Thirty pieces of silver, 30 pieces of silver, Judas' betrayal, Judas betrayed Jesus, Price of a slave, Blood money
Bible reference(s): Mat 26:15, Mat 27:3, Mat 27:5-6, Mat 27:9
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