Thirty Pieces of Silver
Thirty Pieces of Silver: Betrayal, Redemption, and the Price of Shame
Lyrics
It's a sad but true story from the Bible it came
Introduction, acknowledging the story's origin in the Bible as a sad but factual tale.
And it tells us how Judas sold the Savior in shame
Describes Judas betraying Jesus and how this act brings shame.
He planed with the counsel of high priest that day
Explains Judas' collaboration with high priests to betray Jesus.
Thirty pieces of silver was the price they would pay
Specifies the agreed price for Jesus' betrayal: thirty pieces of silver.
Thirty pieces of silver, thirty shekels of shame
Reiterates the price of betrayal, emphasizing the shame associated with it.
Was the price paid for Jesus, on the cross He was slain
Highlights that this sum led to Jesus' crucifixion, emphasizing its significance.
Betrayed and forsaken unloved and unclaimed
Expresses Jesus' state: betrayed, abandoned, unloved, and unrecognized.
In anger they pierced Him but He died not in vain
Despite the anger directed at Jesus, His death was purposeful, not without meaning.
'Twas there on the hillside the multitude came
Describes the location where Jesus was found by the multitude.
And found our dear Savior then took Him away
Portrays the crowd taking Jesus away after finding Him.
They smote Him and they mocked Him
Depicts the physical abuse Jesus endured—being struck and ridiculed.
Torn the crown 'round His head
Refers to the crown of thorns placed on Jesus' head.
And His raiment of purple showed the blood stains of red
Details the blood stains on Jesus' purple robe, indicating his suffering.
Far off in the mountain with face toward the sun
Symbolic scene of Judas' remorse, seeking mercy with a view of the sun.
Judas begged for mercy for what he had done
Portrays Judas returning the money due to inner turmoil and guilt.
He gave back the silver for his heart filled with strife
Illustrates the extent of Judas' inner conflict leading to his tragic end.
And there in the mountain, he took his own life
Describes Judas' suicide following his return of the silver.
Thirty pieces of silver, thirty shekels of shame
Reiterates the price paid for betraying Jesus, emphasizing its shame.
Was the price paid for Jesus, on the cross He was slain
Recalls how this sum led to Jesus' crucifixion, underscoring its significance once more.
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