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'''Judas Iscariot''' (Greek: Ἰσκαριώτης)<ref>[https://biblehub.com/greek/strongs_2469.htm Strong's Greek: 2469. Ἰσκαριώτης], ''Bible Hub''</ref> was one of the Twelve Apostles of [[Jesus Christ]] and is infamous as the betrayer. The title “Iscariot” is believed to refer to his place of origin, [https://biblehub.com/topical/k/kerioth-hezron.htm Kerioth], a town in the southern region of Judea.<ref>[https://www.blueletterbible.org/lexicon/g2469/ls/mgnt/40-1/ G2469 - iskariōth - Strong's Greek Lexicon], ''Blue Letter Bible''</ref> This designation was used to distinguish him from [https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-Jude-Apostle Judas Thaddaeus], another disciple with the same name.<ref>[https://www.oxfordreference.com/display/10.1093/oi/authority.20110803100012460 Iscariot], ''Oxford Reference''</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+14%3A22&version=NIV |title=John 14:22 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> Before his betrayal, Judas followed Jesus as an apostle, performed miracles, and preached the [[gospel]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+10%3A1&version=NIV |title=Matthew 10:1 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> He was also entrusted with managing the group’s finances.<ref name="유다 돈궤">{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+13%3A29&version=NIV |title=John 13:29 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> However, he later betrayed Jesus, handing Him over to the Jewish religious leaders in exchange for thirty pieces of silver.<ref>[https://www.britannica.com/biography/Judas-Iscariot Judas Iscariot], ''Britannica''</ref><ref name="가룟 유다 배반">{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+22%3A1-6&version=NIV |title=Luke 22:1–6 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> The name “Judas” originally meant “one who praises [[Jehovah]],” but Judas Iscariot’s betrayal, it has since become synonymous with treachery.<ref>[https://www.google.co.kr/books/edition/Word_Origins/qCWCEAAAQBAJ?hl=ko&gbpv=1&dq=Judas%20Iscariot%20synonym%20for%20betrayal&pg=PT128&printsec=frontcover Word Origins: The Romance Of Language], Cecil Hunt, ''Philosophical Library/Open Road'', 2022</ref> | '''Judas Iscariot''' (Greek: Ἰσκαριώτης)<ref>[https://biblehub.com/greek/strongs_2469.htm Strong's Greek: 2469. Ἰσκαριώτης], ''Bible Hub''</ref> was one of the Twelve Apostles of [[Jesus Christ]] and is infamous as the betrayer. The title “Iscariot” is believed to refer to his place of origin, [https://biblehub.com/topical/k/kerioth-hezron.htm Kerioth], a town in the southern region of Judea.<ref>[https://www.blueletterbible.org/lexicon/g2469/ls/mgnt/40-1/ G2469 - iskariōth - Strong's Greek Lexicon], ''Blue Letter Bible''</ref> This designation was used to distinguish him from [https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-Jude-Apostle Judas Thaddaeus], another disciple with the same name.<ref>[https://www.oxfordreference.com/display/10.1093/oi/authority.20110803100012460 Iscariot], ''Oxford Reference''</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+14%3A22&version=NIV |title=John 14:22 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> Before his betrayal, Judas followed Jesus as an apostle, performed miracles, and preached the [[gospel]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+10%3A1&version=NIV |title=Matthew 10:1 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> He was also entrusted with managing the group’s finances.<ref name="유다 돈궤">{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+13%3A29&version=NIV |title=John 13:29 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> However, he later betrayed Jesus, handing Him over to the Jewish religious leaders in exchange for thirty pieces of silver.<ref>[https://www.britannica.com/biography/Judas-Iscariot Judas Iscariot], ''Britannica''</ref><ref name="가룟 유다 배반">{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+22%3A1-6&version=NIV |title=Luke 22:1–6 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> The name “Judas” originally meant “one who praises [[Jehovah]],” but Judas Iscariot’s betrayal, it has since become synonymous with treachery.<ref>[https://www.google.co.kr/books/edition/Word_Origins/qCWCEAAAQBAJ?hl=ko&gbpv=1&dq=Judas%20Iscariot%20synonym%20for%20betrayal&pg=PT128&printsec=frontcover Word Origins: The Romance Of Language], Cecil Hunt, ''Philosophical Library/Open Road'', 2022</ref> | ||
==Historical Background== | ==Historical Background== | ||
Around A.D. 27, Israel was under Roman rule and eagerly awaited the arrival of the [[Messiah]], who they believed would free them from oppression. During this time, Jesus appeared in [[Galilee]], calling His first disciples—Peter, Andrew, [[John (Apostle)|John]], and [[James (Son of Zebedee)|James]] who were fishermen. He then gradually called the others.<ref>[https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%204%3A18-22&version=NIV Matthew 4:18-22]</ref> As Jesus preached the [[Gospel of the Kingdom|gospel of the kingdom]] throughout Judea, healing the sick and casting out demons, rumors spread that the Messiah had appeared. His miraculous deeds fueled widespread speculation that He was the promised Messiah, and large crowds began to follow Him.<ref>[https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%204%3A23-25&version=NIV Matthew 4:23-25]</ref><ref>[https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mark%203%3A7-8&version=NIV Mark 3:7-8]</ref> However, the [[ | Around A.D. 27, Israel was under Roman rule and eagerly awaited the arrival of the [[Messiah]], who they believed would free them from oppression. During this time, Jesus appeared in [[Galilee]], calling His first disciples—Peter, Andrew, [[John (Apostle)|John]], and [[James (Son of Zebedee)|James]] who were fishermen. He then gradually called the others.<ref>[https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%204%3A18-22&version=NIV Matthew 4:18-22]</ref> As Jesus preached the [[Gospel of the Kingdom|gospel of the kingdom]] throughout Judea, healing the sick and casting out demons, rumors spread that the Messiah had appeared. His miraculous deeds fueled widespread speculation that He was the promised Messiah, and large crowds began to follow Him.<ref>[https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%204%3A23-25&version=NIV Matthew 4:23-25]</ref><ref>[https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mark%203%3A7-8&version=NIV Mark 3:7-8]</ref> However, the [[Scribes in the Bible|teachers of the law]] and the [[The Pharisees|Pharisees]] became concerned and began discussing how to deal with Jesus.<ref>[https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%206%3A6-11&version=NIV Luke 6:6-11]</ref> | ||
==Life of Judas Iscariot== | ==Life of Judas Iscariot== | ||
===Chosen as One of the Twelve Apostles=== | ===Chosen as One of the Twelve Apostles=== | ||
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Judas was appointed as the treasurer for Jesus and His disciples, responsible for managing their financial resources.<ref name="유다 돈궤" /> However, driven by greed, he began secretly stealing from the money bag for his own benefit.<ref name="향유">{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+12%3A1-6&version=NIV |title=John 12:1–6 |publisher= }}</ref> | Judas was appointed as the treasurer for Jesus and His disciples, responsible for managing their financial resources.<ref name="유다 돈궤" /> However, driven by greed, he began secretly stealing from the money bag for his own benefit.<ref name="향유">{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+12%3A1-6&version=NIV |title=John 12:1–6 |publisher= }}</ref> | ||
===Rebuking Mary for Pouring Perfume=== | ===Rebuking Mary for Pouring Perfume=== | ||
While Jesus and His disciples were at the home of Simon the Leper in Bethany, a woman named [[Mary (Woman Who Poured Perfume)|Mary]] poured an expensive perfume on Jesus as He was eating. Judas objected, saying, “Why wasn’t this perfume sold for three hundred [[Bible Monetary Unit|denarii]] and given to the poor?” ( | While Jesus and His disciples were at the home of Simon the Leper in Bethany, a woman named [[Mary (The Woman Who Poured Perfume)|Mary]] poured an expensive perfume on Jesus as He was eating. Judas objected, saying, “Why wasn’t this perfume sold for three hundred [[Bible Monetary Unit|denarii]] and given to the poor?” (About a year’s wages) However, his words were not out of genuine concern for the poor—he was '''a thief who often stole from the money bag'''.<ref name="향유" /> His rebuke of Mary was driven by his greed for material wealth. Jesus, understanding Mary’s true intentions, defended her, saying that her act of devotion would be remembered wherever the gospel was preached.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+26%3A13&version=NIV |title=Matthew 26:13 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> | ||
===Deciding to Betray Jesus''' '''for Thirty Pieces of Silver=== | ===Deciding to Betray Jesus''' '''for Thirty Pieces of Silver=== | ||
[[file:Gómez, Judes.JPG |thumb| 200px |''The Repentance of Judas'' by Simó Gómez, 1874: Judas Iscariot, regretting his betrayal, returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests.]] | [[file:Gómez, Judes.JPG |thumb| 200px |''The Repentance of Judas'' by Simó Gómez, 1874: Judas Iscariot, regretting his betrayal, returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests.]] | ||
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===The Betrayal at Gethsemane=== | ===The Betrayal at Gethsemane=== | ||
[[file:The Taking of Christ-Caravaggio (c.1602).jpg |thumb| px |''The Taking of Christ'' by Caravaggio, 1602 ]] | [[file:The Taking of Christ-Caravaggio (c.1602).jpg |thumb| px |''The Taking of Christ'' by Caravaggio, 1602 ]] | ||
During the Last Supper, Jesus declared that one of His disciples would betray Him. Judas asked, '''“Rabbi, is it I?”<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+26%3A21-25&version=NIV |title=Matthew 26:21–25 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref>''' and Jesus responded, '''“It is the one to whom I give this piece of bread,”''' then handed it to Judas. Jesus told him, '''“What you are about to do, do quickly,”''' and Judas immediately left.<ref>[https:// | During the Last Supper, Jesus declared that one of His disciples would betray Him. Judas asked, '''“Rabbi, is it I?”<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+26%3A21-25&version=NIV |title=Matthew 26:21–25 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref>''' and Jesus responded, '''“It is the one to whom I give this piece of bread,”''' then handed it to Judas. Jesus told him, '''“What you are about to do, do quickly,”''' and Judas immediately left.<ref>[https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%2013%3A21-30&version=NIV John 13:21-30]. </ref> Regarding Judas, Jesus also said, '''“It would have been better for him if he had never been born.”<ref>[https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2026%3A24&version=NIV Matthew 26:24]</ref>''' | ||
Before His [[crucifixion]], Jesus went to the [[Gethsemane|Garden of Gethsemane]] to pray with His disciples. Knowing this location well, Judas led a detachment of soldiers along with officials from the chief priests and Pharisees to arrest Him.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+18%3A2-3&version=NIV |title=John 18:2–3 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> As a prearranged signal, Judas identified Jesus by kissing Him. At that moment, the crowd seized Jesus. This fulfilled the [[Bible|biblical]] prophecy that the Son of Man would be handed over to be [[Cross|crucified]].<ref>[https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2026%3A2&version=NIV Matthew 26:2]</ref> Jesus was then taken away by the soldiers.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+26%3A47-57&version=NIV |title=Matthew 26:47–57 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> | Before His [[crucifixion]], Jesus went to the [[Gethsemane|Garden of Gethsemane]] to pray with His disciples. Knowing this location well, Judas led a detachment of soldiers along with officials from the chief priests and Pharisees to arrest Him.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+18%3A2-3&version=NIV |title=John 18:2–3 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> As a prearranged signal, Judas identified Jesus by kissing Him. At that moment, the crowd seized Jesus. This fulfilled the [[Bible|biblical]] prophecy that the Son of Man would be handed over to be [[Cross|crucified]].<ref>[https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2026%3A2&version=NIV Matthew 26:2]</ref> Jesus was then taken away by the soldiers.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+26%3A47-57&version=NIV |title=Matthew 26:47–57 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> | ||
===Judas’ Remorse and Death=== | ===Judas’ Remorse and Death=== | ||
[[file:Aceldama LCCN92500708.jpg |thumb| px |The site believed to be Akeldama, where Judas ended his life.]] | [[file:Aceldama LCCN92500708.jpg |thumb| px |The site is believed to be Akeldama, where Judas ended his life.]] | ||
After Jesus was handed over to Pilate by the chief priests and [[Elder|elders]], Judas Iscariot was overcome with immense guilt. He returned to them, confessing, “I have sinned by betraying innocent blood.” However, they replied indifferently, “What is that to us? That’s your responsibility.”<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2027%3A3-4&version=NIV|title=Matthew 27:3-4 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> In despair, Judas threw the thirty pieces of silver into the temple and went away to hang himself. The religious leaders, deeming the money as “blood money,” used it to buy a field to bury strangers. This place became known as Akeldama (Field of Blood).<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+27%3A6-8&version=NIV |title=Matthew 27:6–8 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+1%3A19&version=NIV |title=Acts 1:19 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> Judas was removed from the ranks of the Twelve Apostles, and Matthias was chosen to take his place.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+1%3A25-26&version=NIV |title=Acts 1:25–26 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> | After Jesus was handed over to Pilate by the chief priests and [[Elder|elders]], Judas Iscariot was overcome with immense guilt. He returned to them, confessing, “I have sinned by betraying innocent blood.” However, they replied indifferently, “What is that to us? That’s your responsibility.”<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2027%3A3-4&version=NIV|title=Matthew 27:3-4 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> In despair, Judas threw the thirty pieces of silver into the temple and went away to hang himself. The religious leaders, deeming the money as “blood money,” used it to buy a field to bury strangers. This place became known as Akeldama (Field of Blood).<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+27%3A6-8&version=NIV |title=Matthew 27:6–8 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+1%3A19&version=NIV |title=Acts 1:19 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> Judas was removed from the ranks of the Twelve Apostles, and Matthias was chosen to take his place.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+1%3A25-26&version=NIV |title=Acts 1:25–26 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> | ||
==Prophecies About Judas Iscariot== | ==Prophecies About Judas Iscariot== | ||
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