thirty pieces of silver
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Etymology[edit]
Referring to the reward given to Judas for betraying Jesus, according to the Bible.
Noun[edit]
thirty pieces of silver pl (plural only)
- (figurative) A reward for betrayal.
- His corrupt inspections led to unsafe buildings, but what did he care? He'd gotten his thirty pieces of silver.
Translations[edit]
reward given to Judas Iscariot for betraying Jesus
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