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.
Original Language Analysis
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
1 of 21
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ἐγένετο
it was
G1096
ἐγένετο
it was
Strong's:
G1096
Word #:
3 of 21
to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
τοῖς
G3588
τοῖς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
5 of 21
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
κατοικοῦσιν
the dwellers
G2730
κατοικοῦσιν
the dwellers
Strong's:
G2730
Word #:
6 of 21
to house permanently, i.e., reside (literally or figuratively)
Ἰερουσαλήμ
at Jerusalem
G2419
Ἰερουσαλήμ
at Jerusalem
Strong's:
G2419
Word #:
7 of 21
hierusalem (i.e., jerushalem), the capitol of palestine
ὥστε
insomuch as
G5620
ὥστε
insomuch as
Strong's:
G5620
Word #:
8 of 21
so too, i.e., thus therefore (in various relations of consecution, as follow)
κληθῆναι
is called
G2564
κληθῆναι
is called
Strong's:
G2564
Word #:
9 of 21
to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwise)
τὸ
G3588
τὸ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
10 of 21
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἐκεῖνο
that
G1565
ἐκεῖνο
that
Strong's:
G1565
Word #:
12 of 21
that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed
τῇ
G3588
τῇ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
13 of 21
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἰδίᾳ
proper
G2398
ἰδίᾳ
proper
Strong's:
G2398
Word #:
14 of 21
pertaining to self, i.e., one's own; by implication, private or separate
αὐτῶν
in their
G846
αὐτῶν
in their
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
16 of 21
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
Ἁκελδαμά,
Aceldama
G184
Ἁκελδαμά,
Aceldama
Strong's:
G184
Word #:
17 of 21
corresponding to h2506 and h1818); akeldama, a place near jerusalem
ἔστιν
G2076
Historical Context
Jerusalem's inhabitants knew the field's history, making it a permanent reminder of betrayal's consequences. This public knowledge strengthened the church's testimony about Jesus' death and resurrection.
Questions for Reflection
- How does public knowledge of divine judgment serve as testimony to God's righteousness?
- What lasting testimonies of God's justice or mercy exist in your community?
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Analysis & Commentary
The public knowledge of Judas' fate - 'known unto all the dwellers at Jerusalem' - served as divine judgment displayed openly. The Aramaic 'Aceldama' (field of blood) memorialized both the blood money and the bloody death, testifying to God's justice.