Strong G184Ἀκελδαμά

Akeldama

Transliteration: Akeldama
Pronunciation: ak-el-dam-ah'
Morphology: Proper Name of a Location with no gender

Definition

Of Chaldee origin (meaning field of blood; corresponding to [H2506] and [H1818]);
Akeldama a place near Jerusalem: - Aceldama.

Detailed definition

§ Akeldama dama (Proper name) (traditionally located south of the valley of Hinnom), "field of blood"

In the biblical story

Akeldama

Field purchased with Judas' betrayal money; burial place for strangers

Akeldama, also known as the Field of Blood or Potter's Field, was purchased with the money Judas received for betraying Jesus and used as a burial place for foreigners.

In the Bible

Strong G184 appears in 1 verse of the KJV.

Translated in the KJV by

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First verses

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.

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Detailed Greek dictionary

Akeldama, a place near Jerusalem (not in LSJ)