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Aceldama
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Acel'dama. (the field of blood). (Akeldama in the Revised Version), the name given by the Jews of Jerusalem to a field near Jerusalem purchased by Judas with the money which he received for the betrayal of Christ, and so called from his violent death therein. Acts 1:19. The "field of blood" is now shown on the steep southern face of the valley or ravine of Hinnom, "southwest of the supposed pool of Siloam."
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Smith, William, Dr. Entry for 'Aceldama'. Smith's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/sbd/a/aceldama.html. 1901.
Smith, William, Dr. Entry for 'Aceldama'. Smith's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/sbd/a/aceldama.html. 1901.
