Lexical Definition
Μάλχος Málchos (mal'-khos) Malchus N:N-M-P
of Hebrew origin (מֶלֶךְ)
Malchus.
- Malchus, an Israelite
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Μάλχοσ | Malchus | John.18.10 |
Abbott-Smith
Μάλχος, -ου, ὁ (Hellenistic form of Heb. מֶלֶךְ),
Malchus: Jo 18:10.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| John | 18:10 |
Profile
Male • High priest's servant whose ear was cut off by Peter.
Man living at the time of the New Testament
Malchus, the high priest's servant, had his ear cut off by Peter during Jesus' arrest (Jhn.18.10).
- A man living at the time of the New Testament, only mentioned at Jhn.18.10;
- only referred to as Malchus Μάλχος.
Malchus was a servant of the high priest during the time of Jesus' arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane. When the crowd, led by Judas Iscariot, came to arrest Jesus, Simon Peter drew his sword and struck Malchus, cutting off his right ear. Jesus rebuked Peter for his violent act and healed Malchus' ear, demonstrating his compassion and willingness to show love even to his enemies (John 18:10).
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