Potters Field, The
Smith’s Bible Dictionary (1863)
a piece of ground which, according to the statement of St. Matthew, (Matthew 27:7) was purchased by the Priests with the thirty pieces of silver rejected by Judas, and converted into a burial-place for Jews not belonging to the city. [Aceldama]
See also: aceldama
Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897)
The name given to the piece of ground which was afterwards bought with the money that had been given to Judas. It was called the “field of blood” (Matt. 27:7-10). Tradition places it in the valley of Hinnom. (See ACELDAMA.)
See also: aceldama
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