Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

thirty pieces of silver

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.12 in modern English

Syllables: thir-ty -pieces of sil-ver
IPA

36

Scrabble Score

20

Letters

4

Syllables

13

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A reward for betrayal.

Example Sentences

"His corrupt inspections led to unsafe buildings, but what did he care? He'd gotten his thirty pieces of silver."

Etymology

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

Inflected Forms

30 pieces of silver (alternative)

Phrases

filthy lucre

Frequently Paired Words

filthy lucre

Questions

What does thirty pieces of silver mean?: A reward for betrayal.
Where does thirty pieces of silver come from?: Referring to the reward given to Judas for betraying Jesus, according to the Bible.

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