thirty pieces of silver en · NOUN
Etymology
Referring to the reward given to Judas for betraying Jesus, according to the Bible.
Meanings
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(figuratively, plural, plural-only) A reward for betrayal.
His corrupt inspections led to unsafe buildings, but what did he care? He'd gotten his thirty pieces of silver.
Forms
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| 30 pieces of silver | alternative | lexicographic |
Relateds
Translations (2)
da tredive sølvpenge (reward given to Judas Iscariot for betraying Jesus) · de Judaslohn (reward given to Judas Iscariot for betraying Jesus)