Strong’s G0184

Ἁκελδαμάχ

Part of speech

Proper Noun, Indeclinable

Transliteration

Hakeldamach

Pronunciation

hak-el-dam-akh'

Definition

Field of Blood

Meaning

Akeldama (in Aramaic: field of blood).

Usage

The term "Hakeldamach" refers to a specific field in Jerusalem known as the "Field of Blood." It is associated with the betrayal of Jesus by Judas Iscariot. After Judas returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders, they used the money to purchase this field as a burial place for foreigners, as it was considered blood money.

Bible references

Acts 1:19