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Malchus, the high priest's servant, had his ear cut off by Peter during Jesus' arrest.
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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 (Jhn.18.10).
Part of: The High-Priestly Family
Only John names the servant whose ear Peter cut off as Malchus, and only John names Peter as the swordsman. Luke says Jesus healed the ear.
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Reigning, the personal servant or slave of the high priest Caiaphas. He is mentioned only by John. Peter cut off his right ear in the garden of Gethsemane (John 18:10). But our Lord cured it with a touch (Matt. 26:51; Mark 14:47; Luke 22:51). This was the last miracle of bodily cure wrought by our Lord. It is not mentioned by John.
(king or kingdom), the name of the servant of the high priest whose right ear Peter cut off at the time of the Saviour’s apprehension in the garden. (Matthew 26:51; Mark 14:17; Luke 22:49,51; John 18:10)
my king, kingdom, or counselor
MAL'CHUS (reigning), the high priest's servant whose ear Peter cut off when Josus was apprehended in the garden. Matt 26:51; Mark 14:47; Luke 22:50; John 18:10.
MAL'CHUS (reigning), the high priest's servant whose ear Peter cut off when Josus was apprehended in the garden. Matt 26:51; Mark 14:47; Luke 22:50; John 18:10.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s G3124
Then Simon Peter drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his right ear. The servantʼs name was Malchus.
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