Matthew 27:8 bbe — For this cause that field was named, The field of blood, to this day.

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"For this cause that field was named, The field of blood, to this day."

— Matthew 27:8, Bible in Basic English

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“Therefore that field was called "The Field of Blood" to this day.”
World English Bible · Read this chapter in WEB
KJVA
“Wherefore that field was called, The field of blood, unto this day.”
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Matthew 27 — Context

And he put down the silver in the Temple and went out, and put himself to death by hanging.

And the chief priests took the silver and said, It is not right to put it in the Temple store for it is the price of blood.

And they made a decision to get with the silver the potter's field, as a place for the dead of other countries.

For this cause that field was named, The field of blood, to this day.

Then came true that which was said by Jeremiah the prophet, And they took the thirty bits of silver, the price of him who was valued by the children of Israel;

And they gave them for the potter's field, as I had word from the Lord.

And Jesus was before the ruler, who put a question to him, Are you the King of the Jews? And Jesus said to him, You say so.

Matthew 27:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 27:8 say?

Matthew 27:8 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “For this cause that field was named, The field of blood, to this day.”

Where is Matthew 27:8 in the Bible?

Matthew 27:8 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 27, verse 8.

Who wrote Matthew?

Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.

What is the book of Matthew about?

Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.

What are the major themes of Matthew?

Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 27:8.

What translation should I read Matthew 27:8 in?

Matthew 27:8 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Matthew 27:8?

Matthew 27:8 reads (BBE): “For this cause that field was named, The field of blood, to this day.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Matthew 27:8 bbe — For this cause that field was named, The field of blood, to this day.

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