Strong’s G184 · Greek

Ἀκελδαμά
Akeldamá

Definition

corresponding to H02506 and H01818); Akeldama, a place near Jerusalem

Etymology

of Chaldee origin (meaning field of blood;

Where the KJV renders it

  • Aceldama

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