thirty pieces of silver

English

Etymology

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

Noun

thirty pieces of silver pl (plural only)

(figuratively) A reward for betrayal.

Translations

reward given to Judas Iscariot for betraying Jesus

Danish: tredive sølvpenge pl

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