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(The servant&#8217s name was Malchus.) <a href="/nlt/john/18.htm">New Living Translation</a> Then Simon Peter drew a sword and slashed off the right ear of Malchus, the high priest’s slave. <a href="/esv/john/18.htm">English Standard Version</a> Then Simon Peter, having a sword, drew it and struck the high priest’s servant and cut off his right ear. (The servant’s name was Malchus.) <a href="/bsb/john/18.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Then Simon Peter drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus. <a href="/blb/john/18.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Then Simon Peter, having a sword, drew it and struck the servant of the high priest and cut off his right ear. Now the servant's name was Malchus. <a href="/kjv/john/18.htm">King James Bible</a> Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it, and smote the high priest's servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant's name was Malchus. <a href="/nkjv/john/18.htm">New King James Version</a> Then Simon Peter, having a sword, drew it and struck the high priest’s servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus. <a href="/nasb_/john/18.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then Simon Peter, since he had a sword, drew it and struck the high priest’s slave, and cut off his right ear; and the slave’s name was Malchus. <a href="/nasb/john/18.htm">NASB 1995</a> Simon Peter then, having a sword, drew it and struck the high priest&#8217s slave, and cut off his right ear; and the slave&#8217s name was Malchus. <a href="/nasb77/john/18.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Simon Peter therefore having a sword, drew it, and struck the high priest’s slave, and cut off his right ear; and the slave’s name was Malchus. <a href="/lsb/john/18.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Simon Peter then, having a sword, drew it and struck the high priest’s slave, and cut off his right ear; and the slave’s name was Malchus. <a href="/amp/john/18.htm">Amplified Bible</a> 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. <a href="/csb/john/18.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then Simon Peter, who had a sword, drew it, struck the high priest’s servant, and cut off his right ear. (The servant’s name was Malchus.) <a href="/hcsb/john/18.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then Simon Peter, who had a sword, drew it, struck the high priest&#8217s slave, and cut off his right ear. (The slave&#8217s name was Malchus.) <a href="/asv/john/18.htm">American Standard Version</a> Simon Peter therefore having a sword drew it, and struck the high priest's servant, and cut off his right ear. Now the servant's name was Malchus. <a href="/cev/john/18.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Simon Peter had brought along a sword. He pulled it out and struck at Malchus, the servant of the high priest, cutting off his right ear. <a href="/erv/john/18.htm">English Revised Version</a> Simon Peter therefore having a sword drew it, and struck the high priest's servant, and cut off his right ear. Now the servant's name was Malchus. <a href="/gwt/john/18.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Simon Peter had a sword. He drew it, attacked the chief priest's servant, and cut off the servant's right ear. (The servant's name was Malchus.) <a href="/gnt/john/18.htm">Good News Translation</a> Simon Peter, who had a sword, drew it and struck the High Priest's slave, cutting off his right ear. The name of the slave was Malchus. <a href="/isv/john/18.htm">International Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/msb/john/18.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then Simon Peter drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus. <a href="/net/john/18.htm">NET Bible</a> Then Simon Peter, who had a sword, pulled it out and struck the high priest's slave, cutting off his right ear. (Now the slave's name was Malchus.) <a href="/nheb/john/18.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Simon Peter therefore, having a sword, drew it, and struck the high priest's servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant's name was Malchus. <a href="/wbt/john/18.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then Simon Peter, having a sword, drew it, and smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear. The servant's name was Malchus. <a href="/wey/john/18.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Simon Peter, however, having a sword, drew it, and, aiming at the High Priest's servant, cut off his right ear. The servant's name was Malchus. <a href="/web/john/18.htm">World English Bible</a> Simon Peter therefore, having a sword, drew it, struck the high priest’s servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/john/18.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Simon Peter, therefore, having a sword, drew it, and struck the chief priest’s servant, and cut off his right ear—and the name of the servant was Malchus— <a href="/blb/john/18.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Then Simon Peter, having a sword, drew it and struck the servant of the high priest and cut off his right ear. Now the servant's name was Malchus. <a href="/ylt/john/18.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Simon Peter, therefore, having a sword, drew it, and struck the chief priest's servant, and cut off his right ear -- and the name of the servant was Malchus -- <a href="/slt/john/18.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it, and struck the chief priest's servant, and cut off his right ear. And the name to the servant was Malchus.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/john/18.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Then Simon Peter, having a sword, drew it, and struck the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear. And the name of the servant was Malchus. <a href="/cpdv/john/18.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then Simon Peter, having a sword, drew it, and he struck the servant of the high priest, and he cut off his right ear. Now the name of the servant was Malchus. <a href="/nabre/john/18.htm">New American Bible</a> Then Simon Peter, who had a sword, drew it, struck the high priest’s slave, and cut off his right ear. The slave’s name was Malchus. <a href="/nrsvce/john/18.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then Simon Peter, who had a sword, drew it, struck the high priest’s slave, and cut off his right ear. The slave’s name was Malchus.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/john/18.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But Simon Peter had a sword, and he drew it and struck the high priest’s servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malech. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/john/18.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But Shimeon Kaypha had a sword on him and he drew it and struck the servant of The High Priest and took off his right ear, and the name of the servant was Malka.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/john/18.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Then Simon Peter, who had a sword, drew it, and struck the servant of the chief priest, and cut off his right ear. The name of the servant was Malchus. <a href="/godbey/john/18.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it, and smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear. And the name to that servant was Malchus. <a href="/haweis/john/18.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Then Simon Peter having a sword, drew it, and struck a servant of the high-priest, and cut off his right ear. Now the servant鈥檚 name was Malchas. <a href="/mace/john/18.htm">Mace New Testament</a> but Simon Peter drew his sword, and struck off the right ear of Malchus, a servant belonging to the high priest. <a href="/wey/john/18.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Simon Peter, however, having a sword, drew it, and, aiming at the High Priest's servant, cut off his right ear. The servant's name was Malchus. <a href="/worrell/john/18.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Simon Peter, therefore, having a sword, drew it, and struck the high priest's servant, and cut off his right ear. Now the servant's name was Malchus. <a href="/worsley/john/18.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Then Simon Peter, having a sword, drew it, and smote the high priest's servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant's name was Malchus. <a href="/parallel/john/18-10.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ixy2bchmXZ0?start=6294" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/john/18.htm">The Betrayal of Jesus</a> …9This was to fulfill the word He had spoken: “I have not lost one of those You have given Me.” 10<a href="/greek/3767.htm" title="3767: oun (Conj) -- Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.">Then</a> <a href="/greek/4613.htm" title="4613: Simōn (N-NMS) -- Simon. Of Hebrew origin; Simon, the name of nine Israelites.">Simon</a> <a href="/greek/4074.htm" title="4074: Petros (N-NMS) -- Peter, a Greek name meaning rock. Apparently a primary word; a rock; as a name, Petrus, an apostle.">Peter</a> <a href="/greek/1670.htm" title="1670: heilkysen (V-AIA-3S) -- To drag, draw, pull, persuade, unsheathe. Or helko hel'-ko; probably akin to haireomai; to drag.">drew</a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">his</a> <a href="/greek/3162.htm" title="3162: machairan (N-AFS) -- A sword. Probably feminine of a presumed derivative of mache; a knife, i.e. Dirk; figuratively, war, judicial punishment.">sword</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autēn (PPro-AF3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3817.htm" title="3817: epaisen (V-AIA-3S) -- To strike, smite, sting. A primary verb; to hit; specially, to sting.">struck</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1401.htm" title="1401: doulon (N-AMS) -- (a) (as adj.) enslaved, (b) (as noun) a (male) slave. From deo; a slave.">servant</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/749.htm" title="749: archiereōs (N-GMS) -- High priest, chief priest. From arche and hiereus; the high-priest; by extension a chief priest.">high priest,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/609.htm" title="609: apekopsen (V-AIA-3S) -- From apo and kopto; to amputate; reflexively to mutilate.">cutting off</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">his</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1188.htm" title="1188: dexion (Adj-ANS) -- On the right hand, right hand, right. From dechomai; the right side or hand.">right</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5621.htm" title="5621: ōtarion (N-ANS) -- An ear. Diminutive of ous; an earlet, i.e. One of the ears, or perhaps the lobe of the ear.">ear.</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">The</a> <a href="/greek/1401.htm" title="1401: doulō (N-DMS) -- (a) (as adj.) enslaved, (b) (as noun) a (male) slave. From deo; a slave.">servant’s</a> <a href="/greek/3686.htm" title="3686: onoma (N-NNS) -- Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a name.">name</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ēn (V-IIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">was</a> <a href="/greek/3124.htm" title="3124: Malchos (N-NMS) -- Malchus, a servant of the high-priest at Jerusalem. Of Hebrew origin; Malchus, an Israelite.">Malchus.</a> 11“Put your sword back in its sheath!” Jesus said to Peter. “Shall I not drink the cup the Father has given Me?”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/26-51.htm">Matthew 26:51</a> At this, one of Jesus’ companions drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear. <a href="/mark/14-47.htm">Mark 14:47</a> And one of the bystanders drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear. <a href="/luke/22-49.htm">Luke 22:49-51</a> Those around Jesus saw what was about to happen and said, “Lord, should we strike with our swords?” / And one of them struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his right ear. / But Jesus answered, “No more of this!” And He touched the man’s ear and healed him. <a href="/john/13-37.htm">John 13:37-38</a> “Lord,” said Peter, “why can’t I follow You now? I will lay down my life for You.” / “Will you lay down your life for Me?” Jesus replied. “Truly, truly, I tell you, before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times. <a href="/john/21-15.htm">John 21:15-17</a> When they had finished eating, Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love Me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he answered, “You know I love You.” Jesus replied, “Feed My lambs.” / Jesus asked a second time, “Simon son of John, do you love Me?” “Yes, Lord,” he answered, “You know I love You.” Jesus told him, “Shepherd My sheep.” / Jesus asked a third time, “Simon son of John, do you love Me?” Peter was deeply hurt that Jesus had asked him a third time, “Do you love Me?” “Lord, You know all things,” he replied. “You know I love You.” Jesus said to him, “Feed My sheep. <a href="/matthew/16-22.htm">Matthew 16:22-23</a> Peter took Him aside and began to rebuke Him. “Far be it from You, Lord!” he said. “This shall never happen to You!” / But Jesus turned and said to Peter, “Get behind Me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to Me. For you do not have in mind the things of God, but the things of men.” <a href="/acts/12-2.htm">Acts 12:2</a> He had James, the brother of John, put to death with the sword. <a href="/john/6-68.htm">John 6:68</a> Simon Peter replied, “Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words of eternal life. <a href="/john/13-9.htm">John 13:9</a> “Then, Lord,” Simon Peter replied, “not only my feet, but my hands and my head as well!” <a href="/john/20-24.htm">John 20:24-25</a> Now Thomas called Didymus, one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. / So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord!” But he replied, “Unless I see the nail marks in His hands, and put my finger where the nails have been, and put my hand into His side, I will never believe.” <a href="/1_samuel/17-50.htm">1 Samuel 17:50-51</a> Thus David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and a stone; without a sword in his hand he struck down the Philistine and killed him. / David ran and stood over him. He grabbed the Philistine’s sword and pulled it from its sheath and killed him, and he cut off his head with the sword. When the Philistines saw that their hero was dead, they turned and ran. <a href="/2_samuel/2-16.htm">2 Samuel 2:16</a> Then each man grabbed his opponent by the head and thrust his sword into his opponent’s side, and they all fell together. So this place, which is in Gibeon, is called Helkath-hazzurim. <a href="/1_kings/19-10.htm">1 Kings 19:10</a> “I have been very zealous for the LORD, the God of Hosts,” he replied, “but the Israelites have forsaken Your covenant, torn down Your altars, and killed Your prophets with the sword. I am the only one left, and they are seeking my life as well.” <a href="/nehemiah/4-17.htm">Nehemiah 4:17-18</a> who were rebuilding the wall. The laborers who carried materials worked with one hand and held a weapon with the other. / And each of the builders worked with his sword strapped at his side. But the trumpeter stayed beside me. <a href="/isaiah/53-7.htm">Isaiah 53:7</a> He was oppressed and afflicted, yet He did not open His mouth. He was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is silent, so He did not open His mouth.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it, and smote the high priest's servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant's name was Malchus.<a href="/john/18-26.htm">John 18:26</a> One of the servants of the high priest, being his kinsman whose ear Peter cut off, saith, Did not I see thee in the garden with him?<a href="/matthew/26-51.htm">Matthew 26:51-54</a> And, behold, one of them which were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and struck a servant of the high priest's, and smote off his ear… <a href="/mark/14-30.htm">Mark 14:30,47</a> And Jesus saith unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this day, even in this night, before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/8-50.htm">Aiming</a> <a href="/john/15-6.htm">Cut</a> <a href="/john/4-36.htm">Cutting</a> <a href="/john/18-6.htm">Drew</a> <a href="/john/12-47.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/john/18-3.htm">High</a> <a href="/john/16-13.htm">However</a> <a href="/john/13-37.htm">Peter</a> <a href="/john/11-51.htm">Priest</a> <a href="/luke/22-54.htm">Priest's</a> <a href="/john/13-37.htm">Right</a> <a href="/john/15-20.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/luke/12-46.htm">Servant's</a> <a href="/john/13-36.htm">Simon</a> <a href="/john/15-20.htm">Slave</a> <a href="/leviticus/25-39.htm">Slave's</a> <a href="/luke/23-48.htm">Smote</a> <a href="/luke/22-64.htm">Struck</a> <a href="/luke/22-49.htm">Sword</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/romans/15-2.htm">Aiming</a> <a href="/john/18-26.htm">Cut</a> <a href="/acts/27-32.htm">Cutting</a> <a href="/john/19-24.htm">Drew</a> <a href="/john/18-26.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/john/18-13.htm">High</a> <a href="/john/19-34.htm">However</a> <a href="/john/18-11.htm">Peter</a> <a href="/john/18-13.htm">Priest</a> <a href="/john/18-15.htm">Priest's</a> <a href="/john/18-31.htm">Right</a> <a href="/acts/1-25.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/galatians/4-31.htm">Servant's</a> <a href="/john/18-15.htm">Simon</a> <a href="/acts/7-9.htm">Slave</a> <a href="/leviticus/25-39.htm">Slave's</a> <a href="/john/19-3.htm">Smote</a> <a href="/john/18-22.htm">Struck</a> <a href="/john/18-11.htm">Sword</a><div class="vheading2">John 18</div>1. <a href="/john/18-1.htm">Judas betrays Jesus.</a> 6. <a href="/john/18-6.htm">The officers fall to the ground.</a> 10. <a href="/john/18-10.htm">Peter cuts off Malchus' ear.</a> 12. <a href="/john/18-12.htm">Jesus is taken, and led unto Annas and Caiaphas.</a> 15. <a href="/john/18-15.htm">Peter's denial.</a> 19. <a href="/john/18-19.htm">Jesus examined before Caiaphas.</a> 25. <a href="/john/18-25.htm">Peter's second and third denial.</a> 28. <a href="/john/18-28.htm">Jesus arraigned before Pilate.</a> 36. <a href="/john/18-36.htm">His kingdom.</a> 40. <a href="/john/18-40.htm">The Jews prefer Barabbas.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading"><a href="/study/john/18.htm">Berean Study Bible</a></div>Then Simon Peter Simon Peter, one of Jesus' closest disciples, is often portrayed as impulsive and passionate. His actions in this verse reflect his fervent loyalty to Jesus, even if misguided. The name "Simon" is of Hebrew origin, meaning "he has heard," while "Peter" is derived from the Greek "Petros," meaning "rock." This duality in names signifies Peter's foundational role in the early Church, as well as his human frailty.drew his sword The act of drawing a sword indicates a readiness for physical confrontation. In the context of first-century Judea, swords were common among those who anticipated conflict, especially under Roman occupation. Peter's action symbolizes a misunderstanding of Jesus' mission, which was not to be advanced through violence but through love and sacrifice.and struck the servant of the high priest The servant, identified as belonging to the high priest, represents the religious authority that opposed Jesus. This act of aggression against a servant of the high priest highlights the tension between Jesus' followers and the Jewish religious leaders. Historically, the high priest held significant power, both religiously and politically, in Jewish society.cutting off his right ear The detail of the "right ear" being cut off is significant. In biblical symbolism, the right side often represents power and authority. The act of cutting off the ear could symbolize an attempt to silence or diminish the authority of the high priest's servant. This action, however, is immediately corrected by Jesus, who heals the servant, demonstrating His commitment to peace and restoration.The servant’s name was Malchus Naming the servant, Malchus, adds a personal dimension to the narrative. The name "Malchus" is of Semitic origin, possibly meaning "king" or "counselor." By including his name, the Gospel writer personalizes the account, reminding readers that each individual, even those who oppose Jesus, is known and significant in God's eyes. This detail underscores the theme of redemption and the personal nature of Jesus' ministry.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/john/18.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(10) Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it. . . .--Comp. Note on <a href="/matthew/26-51.htm" title="And, behold, one of them which were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and struck a servant of the high priest's, and smote off his ear.">Matthew 26:51</a>. The fact is recorded by all the Evangelists. St. John only tells us that it was done by Peter, and that the servant's name was Malchus. He is also careful to note, as St. Luke does too, that it was the "right ear."<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/john/18.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 10. - Then Simon Peter. The other evangelists simply tell us that one of the number of the disciples performed the following act. The οϋν here is introduced between Simon and Peter, as if to imply that it was not merely Simon son of Jonas, but Simon the Rock, the man of mighty impulsive passion, ready, as he said a few hours since, to go with his Master to prison and to death. The name and identification of Peter with the brave man who struck at least one blow for his Master, is a proof, not of John's animosity against Peter, or any desire to humble him, but rather to exalt him. The extraordinary concomitance of this act with all the other delineations of Peter's character is another undesigned hint of the authenticity of the narrative. Simon Peter, then, having a sword. Here we see the unintentional agreement with the synoptic narrative (<a href="/luke/22-38.htm">Luke 22:38</a>). Nothing would be less likely than that Peter should have a sword at his disposal; i.e. judging from the Johannine narrative. The Gospel of Luke explains it. Having a sword, he drew it, and smote the slave (not one of the ὑπηρέται, but the δοῦλος, body-servant) of the high priest, and eat off his right ear. The slave, in receiving such a wound, must have been in fearful danger of his life. The reference to the right ear, mentioned also by Luke (<a href="/luke/22-50.htm">Luke 22:50</a>), is noteworthy. Now the name of the slave was Malchus. Here the eye-witness, not the theologian, nor the dramatist, reveals his hand. Thoma sees, however, the fulfillment of prophetic outline, and a reference to the kings and chief captains, the Malchuses and chiliarchs, that are ultimately to flee before him. The subsequently mentioned circumstance (Ver. 15) that the evangelist was "known to the high priest," explains this recovery of an otherwise valueless name. The instant when Peter cried, "Shall we smite with the sword?" was most opportune. For the moment Peter felt that the whole band could be discomfited by a bold stroke. Christ with his word, the brave-hearted apostle with his weapon, could scatter all the foes of the Lord. As on so many other occasions, Peter gives advice to the Master, only to find himself in grievous mistake. <a href="/commentaries/john/18-10.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Then οὖν (oun) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3767.htm">Strong's 3767: </a> Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly. Simon Σίμων (Simōn) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4613.htm">Strong's 4613: </a> Simon. Of Hebrew origin; Simon, the name of nine Israelites. Peter Πέτρος (Petros) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4074.htm">Strong's 4074: </a> Peter, a Greek name meaning rock. Apparently a primary word; a rock; as a name, Petrus, an apostle. drew εἵλκυσεν (heilkysen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1670.htm">Strong's 1670: </a> To drag, draw, pull, persuade, unsheathe. Or helko hel'-ko; probably akin to haireomai; to drag. [his] ἔχων (echōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2192.htm">Strong's 2192: </a> To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. sword μάχαιραν (machairan) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3162.htm">Strong's 3162: </a> A sword. Probably feminine of a presumed derivative of mache; a knife, i.e. Dirk; figuratively, war, judicial punishment. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. struck ἔπαισεν (epaisen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3817.htm">Strong's 3817: </a> To strike, smite, sting. A primary verb; to hit; specially, to sting. the τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. servant δοῦλον (doulon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1401.htm">Strong's 1401: </a> (a) (as adj.) enslaved, (b) (as noun) a (male) slave. From deo; a slave. of the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. high priest, ἀρχιερέως (archiereōs) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_749.htm">Strong's 749: </a> High priest, chief priest. From arche and hiereus; the high-priest; by extension a chief priest. cutting off ἀπέκοψεν (apekopsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_609.htm">Strong's 609: </a> From apo and kopto; to amputate; reflexively to mutilate. his αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. right δεξιόν (dexion) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1188.htm">Strong's 1188: </a> On the right hand, right hand, right. From dechomai; the right side or hand. ear. ὠτάριον (ōtarion) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5621.htm">Strong's 5621: </a> An ear. Diminutive of ous; an earlet, i.e. One of the ears, or perhaps the lobe of the ear. The τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. servant’s δούλῳ (doulō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1401.htm">Strong's 1401: </a> (a) (as adj.) enslaved, (b) (as noun) a (male) slave. From deo; a slave. name ὄνομα (onoma) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3686.htm">Strong's 3686: </a> Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a 'name'. was ἦν (ēn) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. Malchus. Μάλχος (Malchos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3124.htm">Strong's 3124: </a> Malchus, a servant of the high-priest at Jerusalem. 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