Matthew 27:8 (KJV)

What does Matthew 27:8 mean?

Matthew 27:8 explains that the field purchased with the money returned by Judas was called "The field of blood" and that this name was still used at the time the Gospel was written. The verse highlights the lasting association of this place with the events surrounding Jesus’ betrayal and Judas’s actions.

Matthew is narrating to his readers, describing how the field became known by this name because it was bought with the money Judas received for betraying Jesus. The phrase "unto this day" shows that the memory and significance of this event were still present in the community long after it happened, marking the field as a reminder of the betrayal.

Where else these words appear

“field” Greek G68 · used in 34 verses

Matthew 6:28 And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin:
Matthew 24:40 Then shall two be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left.
Luke 8:34 When they that fed them saw what was done, they fled, and went and told it in the city and in the country.

“day” Greek G4594 · used in 40 verses

Matthew 6:11 Give us this day our daily bread.
Luke 13:33 Nevertheless I must walk to day, and to morrow, and the day following: for it cannot be that a prophet perish out of Jerusalem.
Acts 26:29 And Paul said, I would to God, that not only thou, but also all that hear me this day, were both almost, and altogether such as I am, except these bonds.

“Wherefore” Greek G1352 · used in 52 verses

Luke 1:35 And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.
Romans 15:22 For which cause also I have been much hindered from coming to you.
Philemon 1:8 Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient,

“blood” Greek G129 · used in 92 verses

Matthew 16:17 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven.
Acts 17:26 And hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth, and hath determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation;
Hebrews 10:4 For it is not possible that the blood of bulls and of goats should take away sins.