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The Field of Blood
Commentators explain that 'Akeldama' is an Aramaic (Syro-Chaldaic) word, the local language of Jerusalem, which literally means 'The Field of Blood.' This name served as a permanent, public reminder of Judas's betrayal and its tragic consequences.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 1:19
18th Century
Theologian
It was known, etc. (Matthew 27:8). The scene in the temple, the acts of the priests in purchasing the field, etc., would make …
AT Robertson
On Acts 1:19
Language (διαλεκτω). Not a dialect of the Greek, but a different language, the Aramaic. So also in 2:6; 21:40. Διαλεκτος is from δ…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 1:18–19
19th Century
Bishop
Now this man purchased a field. A better translation is acquired, got possession of, a field, the Greek not nece…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 1:19
Luke now adds a parenthesis concerning the awful fate of Judas, presenting the tradition he has received (cf. v.6) and emphasizing the awfulness of…
John Gill
On Acts 1:19
17th Century
Pastor
And it was known unto all the dwellers at Jerusalem
As that he betrayed Jesus of Nazareth into the hands of the chie…
Matthew Henry
On Acts 1:15–26
17th Century
Minister
The great thing the apostles were to attest to the world was Christ's resurrection, for that was the great proof of His being the Messiah and the f…