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Although Matthew here states that "Jeremy the prophet" has given a prophecy regarding the thirty pieces of silver, no such prophecy can be found in the book of Jeremiah. What is the reason for this discrepancy? Many questions may arise, and there may be a definitive explanation, but I am not aware of one. In any case, as in the prophecy regarding "Nazarene" (Matthew 2:23) above, we cannot comment on the prophetic reference referred to by Matthew, because we are not sure what it is (54:7) There is however a prophecy in the book of Zechariah which we can consider. Although not the one referred to by Matthew, it refers to the thirty pieces of silver. One thing to note regarding this prophecy and its fulfillment, is that whereas Matthew states that the Old Testament prophetic reference (Jeremiah's words) refers to the purchase of a field with the silver coins, the words of Zechariah say nothing of this. Verses from Old Testament:. And I said unto them, If ye think good, give me my price; and if not, forbear . So they weighed for my price thirty pieces of silver
(54:8)
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