Matthew 27:5

Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 27

“And he cast down the pieces of silver in the temple, and departed, and went and hanged himself.”Matthew 27:5

What Does Matthew 27:5 Mean?

Matthew 27:5 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 27, verse 5 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Cross-References (20)

These passages are connected to Matthew 27:5 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

2 Samuel 17:23“And when Ahithophel saw that his counsel was not followed, he saddled his ass, and arose, and gat him home to his house, to his city, and put his household in order, and hanged himself, and died, and was buried in the sepulchre of his father.”Galatians 3:13“Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree:”Psalms 55:15“Let death seize upon them, and let them go down quick into hell: for wickedness is in their dwellings, and among them.”Proverbs 17:13“Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.”Acts 1:18“Now this man purchased a field with the reward of iniquity; and falling headlong, he burst asunder in the midst, and all his bowels gushed out.”Daniel 3:22“Therefore because the king’s commandment was urgent, and the furnace exceeding hot, the flame of the fire slew those men that took up Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.”1 Samuel 31:4“Then said Saul unto his armourbearer, Draw thy sword, and thrust me through therewith; lest these uncircumcised come and thrust me through, and abuse me. But his armourbearer would not; for he was sore afraid. Therefore Saul took a sword, and fell upon it.”2 Samuel 21:6“Let seven men of his sons be delivered unto us, and we will hang them up unto the LORD in Gibeah of Saul, whom the LORD did choose. And the king said, I will give them.”1 Kings 16:18“And it came to pass, when Zimri saw that the city was taken, that he went into the palace of the king’s house, and burnt the king’s house over him with fire, and died,”Job 2:9“Then said his wife unto him, Dost thou still retain thine integrity? curse God, and die.”Job 7:15“So that my soul chooseth strangling, and death rather than my life.”Job 15:22“He believeth not that he shall return out of darkness, and he is waited for of the sword.”Psalms 55:23“But thou, O God, shalt bring them down into the pit of destruction: bloody and deceitful men shall not live out half their days; but I will trust in thee.”Psalms 109:8“Let his days be few; and let another take his office.”Luke 1:9“According to the custom of the priest’s office, his lot was to burn incense when he went into the temple of the Lord.”Luke 1:21“And the people waited for Zacharias, and marvelled that he tarried so long in the temple.”Acts 16:27“And the keeper of the prison awaking out of his sleep, and seeing the prison doors open, he drew out his sword, and would have killed himself, supposing that the prisoners had been fled.”Judges 9:54“Then he called hastily unto the young man his armourbearer, and said unto him, Draw thy sword, and slay me, that men say not of me, A woman slew him. And his young man thrust him through, and he died.”2 Samuel 18:9“And Absalom met the servants of David. And Absalom rode upon a mule, and the mule went under the thick boughs of a great oak, and his head caught hold of the oak, and he was taken up between the heaven and the earth; and the mule that was under him went away.”Luke 22:22“And truly the Son of man goeth, as it was determined: but woe unto that man by whom he is betrayed!”

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