King James Version
Matthew 27:10 in the King James Version says “And gave them for the potter's field, as the Lord appointed me.” — study this verse from Matthew chapter 27 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“And gave them for the potter's field, as the Lord appointed me.”
Matthew 27:10 · KJV
Wherefore that field was called, The field of blood, unto this day.
Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremy the prophet, saying, And they took the thirty pieces of silver, the price of him that was valued, whom they of the children of Israel did value; whom: or, whom they bought of the children of Israel
And gave them for the potter's field, as the Lord appointed me.
And Jesus stood before the governor: and the governor asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And Jesus said unto him, Thou sayest.
And when he was accused of the chief priests and elders, he answered nothing.
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“And”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“gave”
G1325to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
“them”
G846the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
“for”
G1519to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
“field”
G68a field (as a drive for cattle); genitive case, the country; specially, a farm, i.e., hamlet
“the Lord”
G2962supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)
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