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The meaning of Ἀκελδαμά

Understanding Akeldamá reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

of Chaldee origin (meaning field of blood Aceldama. - corresponding to חֵלֶק and דָּם) - Akeldama, a place near Jerusale...

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Ἀκελδαμά

Phoneticak-el-dam-ah'
TransliterationAkeldamá
Grammar Code
N:N--L
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

of Chaldee origin (meaning field of blood Aceldama. - corresponding to חֵלֶק and דָּם) - Akeldama, a place near Jerusalem

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Occurrences in the Bible

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ReferenceText
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.

Word: Ἀκελδαμά (Akeldamá)

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