Matthew 27:3

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

Then Judas, who had betrayed Him, saw that Jesus was condemned. Feeling remorse, he returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and the elders.

📖 Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

Τότε ἰδὼν Ἰούδας, ὁ παραδιδοὺς αὐτὸν, ὅτι κατεκρίθη, μεταμεληθεὶς, ἀπέστρεψεν τὰ τριάκοντα ἀργύρια τοῖς ἀρχιερεῦσιν καὶ τοῖς πρεσβυτέροις,

Transliteration

Then idōn Ioudas, the one paradidous him, that he was katekrithē, metamelētheis, apestrepsen the thirty argyria to the archiereusin and to the presbyterois,

Grammar Details

• *idōn*: aorist participle, nominative, masculine, singular, active - having seen
• *Ioudas*: nominative, masculine, singular - Judas
• *paradidous*: present participle, nominative, masculine, singular, active - betraying
• *katekrithē*: aorist, 3rd singular, passive - was condemned
• *metamelētheis*: aorist participle, nominative, masculine, singular, passive - having regretted/repented
• *apestrepsen*: aorist, 3rd singular, active - returned/brought back
• *argyria*: accusative, neuter, plural - silver pieces
• *archiereusin*: dative, masculine, plural - chief priests
• *presbyterois*: dative, masculine, plural - elders

Word Meanings

• *idōn*: seeing/when he saw
• *paradidous*: who betrayed/was betraying
• *katekrithē*: was condemned/sentenced
• *metamelētheis*: feeling remorse/having regretted
• *apestrepsen*: returned/brought back
• *argyria*: silver coins/pieces of silver

Other Translations

• King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

  Then Judas, which had betrayed him, when he saw that he was condemned, repented himself, and brought again the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders,

• KJV1611 – Modern English

  Then Judas, who had betrayed him, when he saw that he was condemned, repented himself and returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders,

• King James Version 1611 (Original)

  Then Judas, which had betrayed him, when he saw that he was condemned, repented himself, and brought again the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders,

• American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

  Then Judas, who betrayed him, when he saw that he was condemned, repented himself, and brought back the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders,

• King James Version with Strong's Numbers

  Then Judas, which had betrayed him, when he saw that he was condemned, repented himself, and brought again the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders,

• Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

  Then when Iudas which betrayed him sawe that he was condempned he repented him sylfe and brought ageyne the.xxx. plattes of sylver to ye chefe prestes and elders

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  When Iudas which betrayed him, sawe this that he was condemned vnto death, it repented him, and brought agayne the thirtie syluer pens to the hye prestes and the elders,

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  Then when Iudas which betraied him, sawe that hee was condemned, hee repented himselfe, and brought againe the thirtie pieces of siluer to the chiefe Priestes, and Elders,

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  Then Iudas, whiche had betrayed hym, seyng that he was condempned, repented hym selfe, and brought agayne the thirtie peeces of syluer, to the chiefe priestes and elders,

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

  Then Judas, which had betrayed him, when he saw that he was condemned, repented himself, and brought again the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders,

• Webster's Bible (1833)

  Then Judas, who betrayed him, when he saw that Jesus was condemned, felt remorse, and brought back the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders,

• Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

  Then Judas -- he who delivered him up -- having seen that he was condemned, having repented, brought back the thirty silverlings to the chief priests, and to the elders, saying,

• American Standard Version (1901)

  Then Judas, who betrayed him, when he saw that he was condemned, repented himself, and brought back the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders,

• American Standard Version (1901)

  Then Judas, who betrayed him, when he saw that he was condemned, repented himself, and brought back the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders,

• Bible in Basic English (1941)

  Then Judas, who was false to him, seeing that he was to be put to death, in his regret took back the thirty bits of silver to the chief priests and those in authority,

• World English Bible (2000)

  Then Judas, who betrayed him, when he saw that Jesus was condemned, felt remorse, and brought back the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders,

• NET Bible® (New English Translation)

  Judas’ Suicide Now when Judas, who had betrayed him, saw that Jesus had been condemned, he regretted what he had done and returned the thirty silver coins to the chief priests and the elders,

Referenced Verses

• 2 Cor 7:10 : 10 For godly sorrow produces repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow produces death.
• Job 20:15-29 : 15 He swallows wealth but vomits it out; God drives it out of his stomach. 16 He will suck the venom of cobras; the tongue of a viper will kill him. 17 He will not see the streams, the rivers flowing with honey and butter. 18 He will give back the fruit of his labor but will not swallow it; like the wealth of his trade, he will not enjoy it. 19 For he has crushed and abandoned the poor; he has seized a house he did not build. 20 Because he knew no peace in his heart, he will not retain any of his treasures. 21 Nothing is left for him to consume; therefore, his prosperity will not last. 22 In the fullness of his plenty, he will be distressed; the hand of all who toil will come upon him. 23 When he is about to fill his stomach, God will unleash his burning anger against him and rain it upon him while he eats. 24 Though he flees from an iron weapon, a bronze arrow will pierce him. 25 It is drawn out and comes forth from his body; the glittering point comes out of his gallbladder; terrors come over him. 26 Total darkness is hidden for his treasures; a fire not kindled by man will consume him and devour what remains in his tent. 27 The heavens will expose his guilt, and the earth will rise up against him. 28 The produce of his house will be carried away, flowing away on the day of God's wrath. 29 This is the portion of a wicked man from God, the inheritance decreed for him by the Almighty.
• Matt 26:14-16 : 14 Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests 15 and said, "What are you willing to give me if I deliver Him over to you?" So they counted out thirty pieces of silver for him. 16 And from that moment, he sought an opportunity to betray Him.
• Matt 26:47-50 : 47 While He was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived. With him was a large crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests and the elders of the people. 48 Now the betrayer had given them a sign, saying, "The one I kiss is the man; arrest Him." 49 Going directly to Jesus, Judas said, "Greetings, Rabbi!" and kissed Him fervently. 50 Jesus said to him, "Friend, do what you came for." Then the men approached, seized Jesus, and arrested Him.
• Mark 14:10-11 : 10 Then Judas Iscariot, one of the Twelve, went to the chief priests to betray Jesus to them. 11 When they heard this, they were glad and promised to give him money. So he began looking for an opportunity to betray him.
• Mark 14:43-46 : 43 Just as he was speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, appeared. With him was a crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests, the teachers of the law, and the elders. 44 Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: "The one I kiss is the man; arrest him and lead him away under guard." 45 Going at once to Jesus, Judas said, "Rabbi!" and kissed him. 46 Then they laid hands on him and arrested him.
• Luke 22:2-6 : 2 The chief priests and the scribes were looking for a way to kill him because they were afraid of the people. 3 Then Satan entered Judas, called Iscariot, who was one of the Twelve. 4 Judas went to the chief priests and the officers of the temple guard and discussed with them how he might betray Jesus to them. 5 They were glad and agreed to give him money. 6 So Judas consented and began looking for an opportunity to hand Jesus over to them when no crowd was present.
• Luke 22:47-48 : 47 While he was still speaking, a crowd came, and the man called Judas, one of the Twelve, was leading them. He approached Jesus to kiss him. 48 But Jesus said to him, "Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?"
• John 13:2 : 2 During supper, the devil had already put it into the heart of Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon, to betray Him.
• John 13:27 : 27 After the piece of bread, Satan entered him. So Jesus told him, 'What you’re about to do, do quickly.'
• John 18:3 : 3 So Judas came there with a detachment of soldiers and some officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, carrying lanterns, torches, and weapons.
• Job 20:5 : 5 that the triumph of the wicked is short-lived, and the joy of the godless lasts only a moment?