Matthew 27:9

(Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Ieremie the Prophet, saying, And they tooke the thirtie pieces of siluer, the price of him that was valued, whom they of the children of Israel did value: Matthew 27:9 (KJV)

In this chapter, Matthew describes the events leading up to Jesus’ crucifixion. Judas Iscariot, one of Jesus’ disciples, betrayed Him to the religious authorities for thirty pieces of silver. Afterward, Judas experienced remorse and attempted to return the money.

Matthew 27:9 mentions that the events surrounding Judas’ betrayal fulfilled a prophecy spoken by Jeremiah the prophet. The exact wording, however, does not appear verbatim in the book of Jeremiah; it more closely resembles the language of Zecharah 11:12‑13.

Some scholars suggest that the quotation in Matthew 27:9 may combine elements from various Old‑Testament passages, such as Zecharah 11:12‑13 and Jeremiah 32:6‑9. The reference to Jeremiah could reflect a broader thematic link rather than a precise citation, and the possibility of a copyist error has also been noted.

The verse highlights that the thirty pieces of silver were the price for which Jesus was valued by the religious leaders. This connects back to the prophetic theme and underscores the fulfillment of Scripture, emphasizing the low value placed on Him.

Symbolically, the figure of thirty pieces of silver recalls the Old Testament law concerning compensation for a slave injured by an ox (Exodus 21:32‑33), although the text does not specify that amount. The use of this sum in the New Testament narrative emphasizes the cheap commodity with which Jesus was treated, reinforcing the treachery of Judas’ act.