Matthew 27:3

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,

📖 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

• 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.

• 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,

• 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 leading to salvation, not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world produces death.
• Job 20:15-29 : 15 He has swallowed down riches, and he shall vomit them up again; God shall cast them out of his belly. 16 He shall suck the poison of asps; the viper's tongue shall slay him. 17 He shall not see the rivers, the streams, the brooks of honey and butter. 18 That which he labored for shall he restore, and shall not swallow it down; according to his wealth shall the restitution be, and he shall not rejoice in it. 19 Because he has oppressed and has forsaken the poor; because he has violently taken away a house he did not build; 20 Surely he shall not feel quietness in his belly, he shall not save anything of what he desired. 21 None of his food shall be left; therefore no one shall look for his goods. 22 In the fullness of his sufficiency he shall be in distress; every hand of the wicked shall come upon him. 23 When he is about to fill his belly, God shall cast the fury of His wrath upon him, and shall rain it upon him while he is eating. 24 He shall flee from the iron weapon, and the bow of bronze shall strike him through. 25 It is drawn, and comes out of the body; yes, the glittering sword comes out of his gall; terrors are upon him. 26 Total darkness is reserved for his treasures; a fire not blown shall consume him; it shall go ill with the one who remains in his tent. 27 The heavens shall reveal his iniquity, and the earth shall rise up against him. 28 The increase of his house shall depart, and his goods shall flow away in the day of God's wrath. 29 This is the portion of a wicked man from God, and the heritage assigned to him by God.
• Matt 26:14-16 : 14 Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests, 15 And said to them, What will you give me, and I will deliver him to you? And they agreed with him for thirty pieces of silver. 16 And from that time he sought opportunity to betray him.
• Matt 26:47-50 : 47 And while he yet spoke, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and clubs, from the chief priests and elders of the people. 48 Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomever I shall kiss, that same is he: hold him fast. 49 And immediately he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him. 50 And Jesus said to him, Friend, why have you come? Then they came and laid hands on Jesus, and took him.
• Mark 14:10-11 : 10 And Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve, went to the chief priests to betray him to them. 11 And when they heard it, they were glad and promised to give him money. And he sought how he might conveniently betray him.
• Mark 14:43-46 : 43 And immediately, while he yet spoke, came Judas, one of the twelve, and with him a great multitude with swords and clubs, from the chief priests and the scribes and the elders. 44 And he who betrayed him had given them a token, saying, Whomever I kiss, he is the one; take him and lead him away safely. 45 And as soon as he came, he went straight to him and said, Master, master; and kissed him. 46 And they laid their hands on him and took him.
• Luke 22:2-6 : 2 And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill him; for they feared the people. 3 Then Satan entered into Judas, called Iscariot, who was one of the twelve. 4 And he went his way, and spoke with the chief priests and captains about how he might betray him to them. 5 And they were glad, and agreed to give him money. 6 And he promised, and sought opportunity to betray him to them in the absence of the crowd.
• Luke 22:47-48 : 47 And while he was still speaking, behold, a multitude, and he who was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near to Jesus to kiss him. 48 But Jesus said to him, Judas, do you betray the Son of Man with a kiss?
• John 13:2 : 2 And supper being ended, the devil having now put it into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, to betray him;
• John 13:27 : 27 Now after the piece of bread, Satan entered him. Then Jesus said to him, What you do, do quickly.
• John 18:3 : 3 Then Judas, having received a band of men and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, came there with lanterns, torches, and weapons.
• Job 20:5 : 5 That the triumph of the wicked is short, and the joy of the hypocrite but for a moment?