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Matthew 27:5 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Matthew 27:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 27 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And he cast down the pieces of silver in the temple, and departed, and went and hanged himself.”
Matthew 27:5 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 27:5
And he cast down the pieces of silver in the temple (ἔρριψεν τὰ ἀργύρια)—Judas hurled (ἔρριψεν, erripsen, violent throwing) the thirty pieces of silver into the sanctuary (naos, the inner temple building, not merely the temple courts). This desperate act reveals the unbearable torment of a guilty conscience confronting the irreversibility of betrayal.And went and hanged himself (ἀπήγξατο, apēnxato)—The middle voice suggests self-inflicted death. This is the only NT use of this verb for hanging. Acts 1:18 adds that he fell headlong and burst open—likely the rope broke after decomposition. Judas...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 27:5
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“and falling headlong”
“he saddled his donkey”
“death rather than my bones.”
“when Zimri saw that the city was taken”
“Do you still maintain your integrity? Renounce God, and die.”
“and they marveled that he delayed in the temple.”
“Draw your sword”
“his lot was to enter into the temple of the Lord and burn incense.”
“God”
“and said to him”