Definition and Meaning:
Akel-dama, also known as the "Field of Blood," is a location in Jerusalem associated with the death of Judas Iscariot, the disciple who betrayed Jesus Christ. The name "Akel-dama" is derived from the Aramaic words "ḥăqēl dĕmā'," which translate to "field of blood."

Biblical References:
Akel-dama is mentioned in the New Testament, specifically in the Book of Acts. In Acts 1:18-19 , it is recorded: "With the reward for his wickedness, Judas bought a field; and there he fell headlong and burst open in the middle, and all his intestines spilled out. This became known to all the residents of Jerusalem, so they called that field in their own language Akeldama, that is, Field of Blood."

Historical Context:
The field was purchased with the thirty pieces of silver that Judas received for betraying Jesus, as noted in Matthew 27:3-8. After Judas's remorse and subsequent suicide, the chief priests used the money to buy the potter's field as a burial place for foreigners, fulfilling the prophecy found in Zechariah 11:12-13 and referenced in Matthew 27:9-10.

Theological Significance:
Akel-dama serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of betrayal and the fulfillment of prophecy. Judas's actions and their aftermath underscore the themes of sin, repentance, and divine justice. The field's purchase with "blood money" highlights the gravity of Judas's betrayal and the tragic end of his life.

Location:
Traditionally, Akel-dama is located in the Hinnom Valley, south of Jerusalem. This area has been associated with various historical and religious events, often linked to themes of judgment and redemption.

Cultural and Religious Impact:
Akel-dama has been a site of interest for pilgrims and scholars alike, symbolizing the tangible consequences of sin and the fulfillment of biblical prophecy. It serves as a geographical and spiritual marker in the narrative of the Passion of Christ, illustrating the intertwining of human actions and divine plans.

Related Topics:
· Judas Iscariot: His role as a disciple, his betrayal of Jesus, and his subsequent death.
· Prophecy Fulfillment: The connection between Old Testament prophecies and New Testament events.
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Remorse and Suicide of Judas.
... and all his bowels gushed out.19 And it became known to all the dwellers at Jerusalem;
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Britain's Mercies, and Britain's Duty
... So that if the Lord had not been on our side, Great Britain, not to say America,
would, in a few weeks or months, have been an Akeldama, a field of blood. ...
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Jews and Gentiles in "The Land"
... Such words and names in the gospels as Raka, Abba, Golgotha, Gabbatha, Akel-Dama,
Bartholomaios, Barabbas, Bar-Jesus, and the various verbal quotations, are ...
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Leadership for Service
... And it became known to all the dwellers at Jerusalem; insomuch that in their language
that field was called Akeldama, that is, The field of blood.) For it is ...
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Akeldama (1 Occurrence)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia AKELDAMA. a-kel'-da ... now buried here. EWG
Masterman. Multi-Version Concordance Akeldama (1 Occurrence). ...
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Akel-dama (1 Occurrence)
Akel-dama. Akel'dama, Akel-dama. Akim . Multi-Version Concordance
Akel-dama (1 Occurrence). Acts 1:19 And this came ...
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Akel'dama (1 Occurrence)
Akel'dama. Akeldama, Akel'dama. Akel-dama . Multi-Version Concordance
Akel'dama (1 Occurrence). ... Akeldama, Akel'dama. Akel-dama . Reference Bible.
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Topheth (9 Occurrences)
... The site of this shameful place would seem to have been either at the lower end
of the Valley of Hinnom (see HINNOM, VALLEY OF), near where Akeldama is now ...
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Akatan

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Akim (1 Occurrence)

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Hakeldama (1 Occurrence)
... Acts 1:19 It became known to everyone who lived in Jerusalem that in their language
that field was called'Akeldama,' that is,'The field of blood.' (See NAS). ...
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Hinnom (11 Occurrences)
... A little before the valley joins the wide Kidron valley lies the traditional site
of AKELDAMA (which see). EWG Masterman. Multi-Version Concordance ...
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Valley (187 Occurrences)
... A little before the valley joins the wide Kidron valley lies the traditional site
of AKELDAMA (which see). EWG Masterman. JEHOSHAPHAT, VALLEY OF. ...
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