Matthew 27:9

Afrikaans 2020 (Die Bybel 2020-vertaling)

Toe is die uitspraak van die profeet Jeremia vervul: “Hulle het die dertig silwerstukke, die prys waarteen Hy deur die kinders van Israel gewaardeer is, geneem

What Does This Mean?

This verse tells us about the fulfillment of an old prophecy made by Jeremiah about thirty pieces of silver, which was used to buy a potter's field after being paid for Jesus' betrayal. It shows how God's plan is unfolding as predicted.

Explained for Children

Imagine if you had some toys that were broken and didn't work anymore. Someone wanted to give them away but first they sold it for only a little bit of money, like thirty dollars. This verse talks about something similar happening with Jesus' story, showing how God's big plan was playing out just as He said it would.

Historical Background

Matthew wrote this Gospel in the late first century to convince his Jewish audience that Jesus is the promised Messiah. The prophecy mentioned here refers to an event where money paid for betrayal led to the purchase of a field, fulfilling ancient predictions about Jesus' fate.

Living It Out Today

In today’s world, we can see how plans and prophecies made in advance come true as life unfolds. For instance, if someone predicts you will succeed at something specific based on your skills or character traits, it might come true because of the steps you take to achieve that goal.

Topics

• prophecy
• fulfillment
• betrayal
• silver
• Messiah
• plan of God

Related Verses

• Jeremiah 19:2
• Zechariah 11:13
• Matthew 26:15
• Acts 1:18
• Numbers 35:4

Frequently Asked Questions

How is Jeremiah's prophecy fulfilled in Matthew?

Jeremiah prophesied about thirty pieces of silver being used for a potter’s field, which later happened when the betrayal money was given to buy such a field.

Why does it say 'Jeremy' instead of 'Jeremiah'?

'Jeremy' is an old-fashioned way to spell Jeremiah's name in some English translations. Both refer to the same prophet who wrote about this prophecy.

What do the thirty pieces of silver represent?

The thirty pieces of silver symbolize both the price paid for betrayal and, ironically, also point to God’s plan being fulfilled as prophesied.

How does this relate to Jesus' life?

It shows that Jesus’ life and death were part of a grander divine plan, where even acts like betrayal had purpose and fulfilled ancient prophecies.