Matthew 27:7

And they took counsel, and bought with them the potter's field, to bury strangers in.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Matthew 27:7

BSB

After conferring together, they used the money to buy the potter's field as a burial place for foreigners.

AKJV

And they took counsel, and bought with them the potter's field, to bury strangers in.

CPDV

Then, having taken counsel, they bought the potter's field with it, as a burying place for sojourners.

ERV

And they took counsel, and bought with them the potter's field, to bury strangers in.

NHEB

They took counsel, and bought the potter's field with them, to bury strangers in.

SMT

And having taken counsel, they purchased with them the potter's field, for the interment to strangers.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Matthew 27:7

AndG1161ConjunctiontheytookG2983Verb counselG4824Noun NeuterandboughtG59Verb withG1537Preposition themG846thepotter'sG2763Noun Masculine fieldG68Noun Masculine toG1519Preposition buryG5027Noun Feminine strangersG3581Adjective inG5027Noun Feminine

Commentary for Matthew 27:7

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Matthew 27:7

Summary

Religious leaders acquire burial ground

Place

Potter's field

Event

Purchase of burial field

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD