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The 'Jeremiah' Prophecy
Scholars note that while Matthew attributes this prophecy to Jeremiah, the direct quote is from Zechariah 11. The most common explanations are that Matthew combined themes from both Jeremiah (buying a field) and Zechariah (30 silver pieces), citing the more prominent prophet; or that the prophetic books were sometimes referred to by the first book in the collection, which was Jeremiah. This is not seen as an error, but as a complex use of the Old Testament.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 27:9
18th Century
Theologian
Spoken by Jeremy the prophet. The words quoted here are not found in the prophecy of Jeremiah. Words similar to these are recorded in Zech…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 27:9
By Jeremiah the prophet (δια Ιερεμιου). This quotation comes mainly from Zec 11:13 though not in exact language. In Jer 18:18 the …
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 27:9–10
19th Century
Preacher
Even the disposal of the thirty pieces of silver fulfilled an ancient prophecy. The obscure sayings of the prophets, as well as their clearer utter…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 27:9
Three aspects of this complex quotation need discussion.
(1) The ascription to Jeremiah. On the face of it, the quotation is a rough renderin…
John Calvin
On Matthew 27:9
16th Century
Theologian
Then was fulfilled what was spoken by Jeremiah the prophet. How the name of Jeremiah crept in, I confess that I do not know, nor …
John Gill
On Matthew 27:9
17th Century
Pastor
Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremy the prophet Through the purchasing of the potter's field with the thir…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 27:1–10
17th Century
Minister
Wicked men see little of the consequences of their crimes when they commit them, but they must answer for them all. In the fullest manner Judas ack…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 27:1–26
13th Century
Philosopher
Above, the Evangelist recounted what Christ suffered from the Jews; here, he recounts what He suffered from the Gentiles. And he does four things:<…