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thirty pieces of silver

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A reward for betrayal.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: figuratively, plural, plural-only

Examples

  • His corrupt inspections led to unsafe buildings, but what did he care? He'd gotten his thirty pieces of silver.

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Referring to the reward given to Judas for betraying Jesus, according to the Bible.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Danish: tredive sølvpenge — reward given to Judas Iscariot for betraying Jesus
  • German: Judaslohn — reward given to Judas Iscariot for betraying Jesus