Matthew 27:9 net — Then what was spoken by Jeremiah the prophet was fulfilled:“They took the thirty silver coins, the price of the one who…

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"Then what was spoken by Jeremiah the prophet was fulfilled:“They took the thirty silver coins, the price of the one whose price had been set by the people of Israel,"

— Matthew 27:9, NET Bible

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Matthew 27 — Context

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The chief priests took the silver and said,“It is not lawful to put this into the temple treasury, since it is blood money.”

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After consulting together they bought the Potter’s Field with it, as a burial place for foreigners.

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For this reason that field has been called the“Field of Blood” to this day.

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Then what was spoken by Jeremiah the prophet was fulfilled:“They took the thirty silver coins, the price of the one whose price had been set by the people of Israel,

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and they gave them for the potter’s field, as the Lord commanded me.”

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Jesus and Pilate Then Jesus stood before the governor, and the governor asked him,“Are you the king of the Jews?” Jesus said,“You say so.”

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But when he was accused by the chief priests and the elders, he did not respond.

Matthew 27:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 27:9 say?
Matthew 27:9 in the NET Bible reads: “Then what was spoken by Jeremiah the prophet was fulfilled:“They took the thirty silver coins, the price of the one whose price had been set by the people of Israel,”
Where is Matthew 27:9 in the Bible?
Matthew 27:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 27, verse 9.
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 27:9.
What translation should I read Matthew 27:9 in?
Matthew 27:9 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 27:9?
Matthew 27:9 reads (NET): “Then what was spoken by Jeremiah the prophet was fulfilled:“They took the thirty silver coins, the price of the one whose price had been set by the people of Israel,” 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.
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