Places of the Bible
Aceldama
Judea · New Testament · 2 verses
A field near Jerusalem, called the field of blood in Aramaic. The name appears in Matthew, Acts in the King James text.
About Aceldama
A field near Jerusalem, called the field of blood in Aramaic.
Its place in the story
Aceldama was purchased with the money Judas received for betraying Jesus, and it became a burial place. It gained its name because it was bought with the price of blood.
Aceldama in Scripture (KJV)
Where it leads
Aceldama is tied to the betrayal of Jesus by Judas Iscariot and the return of the thirty pieces of silver.
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Where is Aceldama in the Bible?
A field near Jerusalem, called the field of blood in Aramaic. The name appears in Matthew, Acts in the King James text.
What happened at Aceldama?
Aceldama was purchased with the money Judas received for betraying Jesus, and it became a burial place. It gained its name because it was bought with the price of blood.
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