Acts 1:18

King James Version:

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Now this man purchased a field with the reward of iniquity; and falling headlong, he burst asunder in the midst, and all his bowels gushed out.

Complete Jewish Bible:

(With the money Y’hudah received for his evil deed, he bought a field; and there he fell to his death. His body swelled up and burst open, and all his insides spilled out.

Berean Standard Bible:

(Now with the reward for his wickedness Judas bought a field; there he fell headlong and burst open in the middle, and all his intestines spilled out.

American Standard Version:

(Now this man obtained a field with the reward of his iniquity; and falling headlong, he burst asunder in the midst, and all his bowels gushed out.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Now^{{G3303}{G3767}} this man^{G3778} purchased^{G2932} a field^{G5564} with^{G1537} the reward^{G3408} of iniquity^{G93}; and^{G2532} falling^{G1096} headlong^{G4248}, he burst asunder^{G2997} in the midst^{G3319}, and^{G2532} all^{G3956} his^{G846} bowels^{G4698} gushed out^{G1632}.

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Commentary for Acts 1:18

Acts 1:18 describes a grim event in the aftermath of Judas Iscariot's betrayal of Jesus Christ. The verse speaks of Judas using the money he received for his act of treachery—referred to as "the reward of iniquity"—to buy a field. This field, according to biblical tradition, became known as the "Field of Blood" (Matthew 27:8). The passage then details Judas's death, which is depicted in a dramatic and gruesome fashion: he falls headlong, his body splitting open, and his intestines spilling out.

This verse reflects several themes. First, it illustrates the consequences of betrayal and the futility of ill-gotten gains. Judas's attempt to profit from his betrayal of Jesus leads to his own demise, highlighting the biblical principle that sin ultimately leads to destruction (Proverbs 13:21). Second, it underscores the fulfillment of prophecy, as this event is seen as a fulfillment of Scripture (Acts 1:20). The manner of Judas's death also serves as a stark visual for the early Christian community of the physical and spiritual consequences of apostasy.

Historically, this verse is part of the narrative in the Book of Acts, which details the early history of the Christian church. It occurs just after Jesus's ascension into heaven and before the selection of Matthias to replace Judas as one of the twelve apostles. The account of Judas's death in Acts differs slightly from the version in Matthew's Gospel, which suggests that Judas hung himself (Matthew 27:5). This has led to various interpretations and scholarly discussions about the precise circumstances of Judas's death, with some suggesting that the accounts can be reconciled by positing that Judas could have hanged himself and his body later fell and burst open.

In summary, Acts 1:18 is a poignant verse that encapsulates the tragic end of Judas Iscariot, emphasizing the grave consequences of his betrayal of Jesus. It serves as a cautionary tale within the broader context of the early Christian church's development and the fulfillment of divine prophecy.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: G3303
   There are 193 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: μέν
   Transliteration: mén
   Pronunciation: men
   Description: a primary particle; properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with δέ (this one, the former, etc.):--even, indeed, so, some, truly, verily. Often compounded with other particles in an intensive or asseverative sense.
   
2. Strong's Number: G3767
   There are 519 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: οὖν
   Transliteration: oûn
   Pronunciation: oon
   Description: apparently a primary word; (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly:--and (so, truly), but, now (then), so (likewise then), then, therefore, verily, wherefore.
   
3. Strong's Number: G3778
   There are 344 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: οὗτος
   Transliteration: hoûtos
   Pronunciation: how'-tahee
   Description: from the article ὁ and αὐτός; the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated):--he (it was that), hereof, it, she, such as, the same, these, they, this (man, same, woman), which, who.
   
4. Strong's Number: G2932
   There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: κτάομαι
   Transliteration: ktáomai
   Pronunciation: ktah'-om-ahee
   Description: a primary verb; to get, i.e. acquire (by any means; own):--obtain, possess, provide, purchase.
   
5. Strong's Number: G5564
   There are 9 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: χωρίον
   Transliteration: chōríon
   Pronunciation: kho-ree'-on
   Description: diminutive of χώρα; a spot or plot of ground:--field, land, parcel of ground, place, possession.
   
6. Strong's Number: G1537
   There are 761 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐκ
   Transliteration: ek
   Pronunciation: ex
   Description: a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause; literal or figurative; direct or remote):--after, among, X are, at, betwixt(-yond), by (the means of), exceedingly, (+ abundantly above), for(- th), from (among, forth, up), + grudgingly, + heartily, X heavenly, X hereby, + very highly, in, …ly, (because, by reason) of, off (from), on, out among (from, of), over, since, X thenceforth, through, X unto, X vehemently, with(-out). Often used in composition, with the same general import; often of completion.
   
7. Strong's Number: G3408
   There are 28 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: μισθός
   Transliteration: misthós
   Pronunciation: mis-thos'
   Description: apparently a primary word; pay for service (literally or figuratively), good or bad:--hire, reward, wages.
   
8. Strong's Number: G93
   There are 309 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἀδικία
   Transliteration: adikía
   Pronunciation: ad-ee-kee'-ah
   Description: from ἄδικος; (legal) injustice (properly, the quality, by implication, the act); morally, wrongfulness (of character, life or act):--iniquity, unjust, unrighteousness, wrong.
   
9. Strong's Number: G2532
   There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: καί
   Transliteration: kaí
   Pronunciation: kahee
   Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
   
10. Strong's Number: G1096
    There are 636 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: γίνομαι
    Transliteration: gínomai
    Pronunciation: ghin'-om-ahee
    Description: a prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.):--arise, be assembled, be(-come, -fall, -have self), be brought (to pass), (be) come (to pass), continue, be divided, draw, be ended, fall, be finished, follow, be found, be fulfilled, + God forbid, grow, happen, have, be kept, be made, be married, be ordained to be, partake, pass, be performed, be published, require, seem, be showed, X soon as it was, sound, be taken, be turned, use, wax, will, would, be wrought.
    
11. Strong's Number: G4248
    There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πρηνής
    Transliteration: prēnḗs
    Pronunciation: pray-nace'
    Description: from πρό; leaning (falling) forward ("prone"), i.e. head foremost:--headlong.
    
12. Strong's Number: G2997
    There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: λάσχω
    Transliteration: láschō
    Pronunciation: las'-kho
    Description: a strengthened form of a primary verb, which only occurs in this and another prolonged form as alternate in certain tenses; to crack open (from a fall):--burst asunder.
    
13. Strong's Number: G3319
    There are 59 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: μέσος
    Transliteration: mésos
    Pronunciation: mes'-os
    Description: from μετά; middle (as an adjective or (neuter) noun):--among, X before them, between, + forth, mid(-day, -night), midst, way.
    
14. Strong's Number: G3956
    There are 1075 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πᾶς
    Transliteration: pâs
    Pronunciation: pas
    Description: including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole:--all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever.
    
15. Strong's Number: G846
    There are 3776 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: αὐτός
    Transliteration: autós
    Pronunciation: ow-tos'
    Description: from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:--her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare αὑτοῦ.
    
16. Strong's Number: G4698
    There are 11 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: σπλάγχνον
    Transliteration: splánchnon
    Pronunciation: splangkh'-non
    Description: probably strengthened from (the "spleen"); an intestine (plural); figuratively, pity or sympathy:--bowels, inward affection, + tender mercy.
    
17. Strong's Number: G1632
    There are 28 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐκχέω
    Transliteration: ekchéō
    Pronunciation: ek-khoo'-no
    Description: from ἐκ and (to pour); to pour forth; figuratively, to bestow:--gush (pour) out, run greedily (out), shed (abroad, forth), spill.