Malchus in the Bible

Meaning: my king, kingdom, or counselor

Exact Match

But a certain disciple that was standing nearby [i.e., Peter. See John 18:10] drew his sword and struck the head priest's servant [i.e., Malchus. See John 18:10], shearing off his ear.

Verse ConceptsOpposition, To Sin And EvilUnwise ZealAnonymityThings StrippedSevering Body Parts

Then a certain one of them struck the head priest's slave and sheared off his right ear. [Note: It was Peter who struck this man, whose name was Malchus. See John 18:10].

Verse ConceptsSevering Body Parts

(The slave's name was Malchus.) Then Jesus said to Peter. "Put up your sword in its sheath. the cup which my Father has given me, shall I not drink it?"

Verse ConceptsdrinkingSelf DefenceBeverages, FigurativeChrist's Relationship To GodResignationCup Of SufferingGod Giving To The SonThe Father

Thematic Bible



Then Simon Peter, who had a sword, drew it and struck the high priest's servant, cutting off his right ear (the servant's name was Malchus);

One of his companions put out his hand, drew his sword, and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear.

but one of the bystanders drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear.

And one of them did strike the servant of the high priest, cutting off his right ear. Jesus said, "Let me do this at least," and cured him by touching his ear.


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