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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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