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Potters Field

Locations
Modern Location Valley of Hinnom (Ge Hinnom), Jerusalem
Coordinates 31.7744, 35.2306

Geographical Setting

An ancient burial ground in Jerusalem associated with the purchase of a potter's field using the thirty pieces of silver returned by Judas Iscariot.

What is the meaning of Potters Field in the Bible?

A plot of land acquired by the chief priests with the blood money returned by Judas Iscariot, identified in the Gospel of Matthew as the 'Field of Blood' (Akeldama).

SIGNIFICANCE

Understanding this location clarifies the narrative resolution of Judas's betrayal and explains the etymology of 'Akeldama,' providing context for the early Christian community's establishment of a burial site for foreigners and the poor in Jerusalem.

Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide

Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Potters Field (located near modern Valley of Hinnom (Ge Hinnom), Jerusalem) held strategic importance. Understanding its position and trade routes explains why key biblical events unfolded here.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
  • Why did the biblical author mention Potters Field in this passage?
  • What cultural or historical assumption does Potters Field clarify?

Related Topics

VillageTombsParan, El-ParanDothaimHazerimQuarantania

Source Attribution

Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.

How to Cite This Entry

"Potters Field." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/potters-field/
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