Aceldama

Pronunciation: /ˌæsəlˈdɑːmə/

Definitions of aceldama

noun a field said to have been bought by Judas with the money he received for betraying Jesus, and afterward appropriated as a burial place for strangers

Example Sentences

A1 I heard that aceldama is a field mentioned in the Bible.

A2 The tour guide explained that aceldama is also known as the Field of Blood.

B1 Visitors can visit the historic site of aceldama in Jerusalem.

B2 Archaeologists have uncovered ancient artifacts near the site of aceldama.

C1 Scholars debate the significance of aceldama in religious texts.

C2 The mysterious origins of aceldama continue to intrigue researchers.

Examples of aceldama in a Sentence

formal The ancient field known as Aceldama is believed to be the site where Judas Iscariot died.

informal I heard there's a creepy old field called Aceldama where some crazy stuff went down.

slang Yo, let's check out that spooky Aceldama spot, it's supposed to be haunted or something.

figurative The abandoned warehouse felt like an aceldama, filled with dark memories and secrets.

Grammatical Forms of aceldama

• plural: aceldamas
• comparative: more aceldama
• superlative: most aceldama
• present tense: aceldama
• future tense: will aceldama
• perfect tense: have aceldamaed
• continuous tense: is aceldamaing
• singular: aceldama
• positive degree: aceldama
• infinitive: to aceldama
• gerund: aceldamaing
• participle: aceldamaed

Origin and Evolution of aceldama

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'aceldama' originated from Greek, specifically from the phrase 'Hakeldama', which means 'field of blood'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in reference to the field purchased with the thirty pieces of silver returned by Judas Iscariot after betraying Jesus, 'aceldama' has evolved to be used metaphorically to describe a place of great bloodshed or tragedy.