Matthew 27:5

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And he cast down the pieces of silver in the temple, and departed, and went and hanged himself.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Hurling the pieces of silver into the sanctuary, he left; then he went off and hanged himself.

Berean Standard Bible:

So Judas threw the silver into the temple and left. Then he went away and hanged himself.

American Standard Version:

And he cast down the pieces of silver into the sanctuary, and departed; and he went away and hanged himself.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And{G2532} he cast down{G4496} the pieces of silver{G694} in{G1722} the temple{G3485}, and departed{G402}, and{G2532} went{G565} and hanged himself{G519}.

Cross-References (KJV):

Acts 1:18

  • 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.

Acts 1:19

  • And it was known unto all the dwellers at Jerusalem; insomuch as that field is called in their proper tongue, Aceldama, that is to say, The field of blood.

2 Samuel 17:23

  • And when Ahithophel saw that his counsel was not followed, he saddled [his] ass, and arose, and gat him home to his house, to his city, and put his household in order, and hanged himself, and died, and was buried in the sepulchre of his father.

Luke 1:9

  • According to the custom of the priest's office, his lot was to burn incense when he went into the temple of the Lord.

Job 7:15

  • So that my soul chooseth strangling, [and] death rather than my life.

Psalms 55:23

  • But thou, O God, shalt bring them down into the pit of destruction: bloody and deceitful men shall not live out half their days; but I will trust in thee.

Luke 1:21

  • And the people waited for Zacharias, and marvelled that he tarried so long in the temple.

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Commentary for Matthew 27:5

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

  1. 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.
  2. Strong's Number: G4496
    There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ῥίπτω
    Transliteration: rhíptō
    Pronunciation: hrip'-to
    Description: a primary verb (perhaps rather akin to the base of ῥαπίζω, through the idea of sudden motion); to fling (properly, with a quick toss, thus differing from βάλλω, which denotes a deliberate hurl; and from (see in ἐκτείνω), which indicates an extended projection); by qualification, to deposit (as if a load); by extension, to disperse:--cast (down, out), scatter abroad, throw.
  3. Strong's Number: G694
    There are 20 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀργύριον
    Transliteration: argýrion
    Pronunciation: ar-goo'-ree-on
    Description: neuter of a presumed derivative of ἄργυρος; silvery, i.e. (by implication) cash; specially, a silverling (i.e. drachma or shekel):--money, (piece of) silver (piece).
  4. Strong's Number: G1722
    There are 2129 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐν
    Transliteration: en
    Pronunciation: en
    Description: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between εἰς and ἐκ); "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.:--about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (… sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
  5. Strong's Number: G3485
    There are 40 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ναός
    Transliteration: naós
    Pronunciation: nah-os'
    Description: from a primary (to dwell); a fane, shrine, temple :--shrine, temple. Compare ἱερόν.
  6. Strong's Number: G402
    There are 44 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀναχωρέω
    Transliteration: anachōréō
    Pronunciation: an-akh-o-reh'-o
    Description: from ἀνά and χωρέω; to retire:--depart, give place, go (turn) aside, withdraw self.
  7. Strong's Number: G565
    There are 2564 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀπέρχομαι
    Transliteration: apérchomai
    Pronunciation: ap-erkh'-om-ahee
    Description: from ἀπό and ἔρχομαι; to go off (i.e. depart), aside (i.e. apart) or behind (i.e. follow), literally or figuratively:--come, depart, go (aside, away, back, out, … ways), pass away, be past.
  8. Strong's Number: G519
    There are 50 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀπάγχομαι
    Transliteration: apánchomai
    Pronunciation: ap-ang'-khom-ahee
    Description: from ἀπό and (to choke; akin to the base of ἀγκάλη); to strangle oneself off (i.e. to death):--hang himself.