Acts 1:19

Contemporary English Version 1995

When the people of Jerusalem found out about this, they called the place Akeldama, which in the local language means “Field of Blood.”

Cross References

Acts 21:40

The commander told him he could speak, so Paul stood on the steps and motioned to the people. When they were quiet, he spoke to them in Aramaic:

Acts 2:22

Now, listen to what I have to say about Jesus from Nazareth. God proved he sent Jesus to you by having him work miracles, wonders, and signs. All of you know this.

Matthew 28:15

The soldiers took the money and did what they were told. The people of Judea still tell each other this story.

2 Samuel 2:16

They grabbed each other by the hair and stabbed each other in the side with their daggers. They all died right there! That's why the place in Gibeon is called “Field of Daggers.”

Matthew 27:8

This is why people still call that place “Field of Blood.”