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the servant of the high priest and cut off his right ear. <a href="/kjv/luke/22.htm">King James Bible</a> And one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear. <a href="/nkjv/luke/22.htm">New King James Version</a> And one of them struck the servant of the high priest and cut off his right ear. <a href="/nasb_/luke/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And one of them struck the slave of the high priest and cut off his right ear. <a href="/nasb/luke/22.htm">NASB 1995</a> And one of them struck the slave of the high priest and cut off his right ear. <a href="/nasb77/luke/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And a certain one of them struck the slave of the high priest and cut off his right ear. <a href="/lsb/luke/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And one of them struck the slave of the high priest and cut off his right ear. <a href="/amp/luke/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And one of them struck the slave of the high priest and cut off his right ear. <a href="/csb/luke/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then one of them struck the high priest’s servant and cut off his right ear. <a href="/hcsb/luke/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then one of them struck the high priest&#8217s slave and cut off his right ear. <a href="/asv/luke/22.htm">American Standard Version</a> And a certain one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and struck off his right ear. <a href="/cev/luke/22.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> One of the disciples even struck at the high priest's servant with his sword and cut off the servant's right ear. <a href="/erv/luke/22.htm">English Revised Version</a> And a certain one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and struck off his right ear. <a href="/gwt/luke/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> One of the disciples cut off the right ear of the chief priest's servant. <a href="/gnt/luke/22.htm">Good News Translation</a> And one of them struck the High Priest's slave and cut off his right ear. <a href="/isv/luke/22.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then one of them struck the high priest's servant, cutting off his right ear. <a href="/net/luke/22.htm">NET Bible</a> Then one of them struck the high priest's slave, cutting off his right ear. <a href="/nheb/luke/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> A certain one of them struck the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear. <a href="/wbt/luke/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear. <a href="/wey/luke/22.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And one of them struck a blow at the High Priest's servant and cut off his right ear.<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/luke/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And one of them struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his right ear. <a href="/web/luke/22.htm">World English Bible</a> A certain one of them struck the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/22.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And a certain one of them struck the servant of the chief priest, and took off his right ear, <a href="/blb/luke/22.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And a certain one of them struck the servant of the high priest and cut off his right ear. <a href="/ylt/luke/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And a certain one of them smote the servant of the chief priest, and took off his right ear, <a href="/slt/luke/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And a certain one of them struck a servant of the chief priest, and took away his right ear.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/22.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And one of them struck the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear. <a href="/cpdv/luke/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And one of them struck the servant of the high priest and cut off his right ear. <a href="/nabre/luke/22.htm">New American Bible</a> And one of them struck the high priest’s servant and cut off his right ear. <a href="/nrsvce/luke/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then one of them struck the slave of the high priest and cut off his right ear.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And one of them struck the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/22.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And one of them struck the servant of The High Priest and took off his right ear.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/22.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And a certain one of them struck the servant of the chief priest, and cut off his right ear. <a href="/godbey/luke/22.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear. <a href="/haweis/luke/22.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And one of them struck at a servant of the high-priest, and cut off his right ear. <a href="/mace/luke/22.htm">Mace New Testament</a> and one of them struck a servant of the high priest, and slash'd off his right ear. <a href="/wey/luke/22.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And one of them struck a blow at the High Priest's servant and cut off his right ear. <a href="/worrell/luke/22.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And a certain one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and struck off his right ear. <a href="/worsley/luke/22.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And one of them smote the high priest's servant and cut off his right ear: <a href="/parallel/luke/22-50.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=8864" 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/luke/22.htm">The Betrayal of Jesus</a> …49Those around Jesus saw what was about to happen and said, “Lord, should we strike with our swords?” 50<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And</a> <a href="/greek/5100.htm" title="5100: tis (IPro-NMS) -- Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object."></a> <a href="/greek/1520.htm" title="1520: heis (Adj-NMS) -- One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one.">one</a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ex (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">of</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autōn (PPro-GM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">them</a> <a href="/greek/3960.htm" title="3960: epataxen (V-AIA-3S) -- To smite, strike (as with a sword), smite to death, afflict. Probably prolongation from paio; to knock.">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/851.htm" title="851: apheilen (V-AIA-3S) -- To take away, smite off. From apo and haireomai; to remove.">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/3775.htm" title="3775: ous (N-ANS) -- (a) the ear, (b) met: the faculty of perception. Apparently a primary word; the ear.">ear.</a> 51But Jesus answered, “No more of this!” And He touched the man’s ear and healed him.…<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="/john/18-10.htm">John 18:10</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="/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. <a href="/zechariah/13-7.htm">Zechariah 13:7</a> Awake, O sword, against My Shepherd, against the man who is My Companion, declares the LORD of Hosts. Strike the Shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered, and I will turn My hand against the little ones. <a href="/john/18-11.htm">John 18:11</a> “Put your sword back in its sheath!” Jesus said to Peter. “Shall I not drink the cup the Father has given Me?” <a href="/matthew/26-52.htm">Matthew 26:52-54</a> “Put your sword back in its place,” Jesus said to him. “For all who draw the sword will die by the sword. / Are you not aware that I can call on My Father, and He will at once put at My disposal more than twelve legions of angels? / But how then would the Scriptures be fulfilled that say it must happen this way?” <a href="/mark/14-48.htm">Mark 14:48-49</a> Jesus asked the crowd, “Have you come out with swords and clubs to arrest Me as you would an outlaw? / Every day I was with you, teaching in the temple courts, and you did not arrest Me. But this has happened that the Scriptures would be fulfilled.” <a href="/john/18-8.htm">John 18:8-9</a> “I told you that I am He,” Jesus replied. “So if you are looking for Me, let these men go.” / This was to fulfill the word He had spoken: “I have not lost one of those You have given Me.” <a href="/john/18-36.htm">John 18:36</a> Jesus answered, “My kingdom is not of this world; if it were, My servants would fight to prevent My arrest by the Jews. But now My kingdom is not of this realm.” <a href="/psalms/22-16.htm">Psalm 22:16</a> For dogs surround me; a band of evil men encircles me; they have pierced my hands and feet. <a href="/isaiah/50-6.htm">Isaiah 50:6</a> I offered My back to those who struck Me, and My cheeks to those who tore out My beard. I did not hide My face from scorn and spittle. <a href="/1_peter/2-23.htm">1 Peter 2:23</a> When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly. <a href="/matthew/5-39.htm">Matthew 5:39</a> But I tell you not to resist an evil person. If someone slaps you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also; <a href="/romans/12-19.htm">Romans 12:19</a> Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear.<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/14-47.htm">Mark 14:47</a> And one of them that stood by drew a sword, and smote a servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear.<a href="/john/18-10.htm">John 18:10,11</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… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/12-55.htm">Blow</a> <a href="/luke/20-11.htm">Bondman</a> <a href="/luke/22-26.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/luke/19-27.htm">Cut</a> <a href="/mark/14-47.htm">Cutting</a> <a href="/luke/21-38.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/luke/22-4.htm">High</a> <a href="/luke/10-31.htm">Priest</a> <a href="/luke/1-9.htm">Priest's</a> <a href="/luke/21-9.htm">Right</a> <a href="/luke/22-27.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/luke/20-11.htm">Slave</a> <a href="/luke/18-13.htm">Smote</a> <a href="/luke/6-49.htm">Struck</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/22-64.htm">Blow</a> <a href="/john/8-34.htm">Bondman</a> <a href="/luke/22-52.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/luke/23-53.htm">Cut</a> <a href="/john/4-35.htm">Cutting</a> <a href="/luke/22-51.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/luke/22-52.htm">High</a> <a href="/luke/22-54.htm">Priest</a> <a href="/luke/22-54.htm">Priest's</a> <a href="/luke/22-69.htm">Right</a> <a href="/luke/22-56.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/john/8-34.htm">Slave</a> <a href="/luke/22-63.htm">Smote</a> <a href="/luke/22-64.htm">Struck</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 22</div>1. <a href="/luke/22-1.htm">The leaders conspire against Jesus.</a> 3. <a href="/luke/22-3.htm">Satan prepares Judas to betray him.</a> 7. <a href="/luke/22-7.htm">The apostles prepare the Passover.</a> 19. <a href="/luke/22-19.htm">Jesus institutes his holy supper;</a> 21. <a href="/luke/22-21.htm">covertly foretells of the traitor;</a> 24. <a href="/luke/22-24.htm">rebukes the rest of his apostles from ambition;</a> 31. <a href="/luke/22-31.htm">assures Peter his faith should not fail;</a> 34. <a href="/luke/22-34.htm">and yet he should deny him thrice.</a> 39. <a href="/luke/22-39.htm">He prays in the mount, and sweats blood;</a> 47. <a href="/luke/22-47.htm">is betrayed with a kiss;</a> 50. <a href="/luke/22-50.htm">he heals Malchus' ear;</a> 54. <a href="/luke/22-54.htm">he is thrice denied by Peter;</a> 63. <a href="/luke/22-63.htm">shamefully abused;</a> 66. <a href="/luke/22-66.htm">and confesses himself to be the Son of God.</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> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/22.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/luke/22.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>And one of them This phrase refers to one of Jesus' disciples. In the parallel accounts in the Gospels, it is identified as Peter (<a href="/john/18-10.htm">John 18:10</a>). Peter's impulsive nature is often highlighted in the Gospels, showing his zeal and sometimes rash actions. This moment reflects his desire to protect Jesus, even though Jesus had previously spoken of His need to suffer and die (<a href="/matthew/16-21.htm">Matthew 16:21-23</a>).struck the servant of the high priest The servant is identified as Malchus in the Gospel of John (<a href="/john/18-10.htm">John 18:10</a>). The high priest at the time was Caiaphas, who played a significant role in the trial and crucifixion of Jesus. The high priest's servant would have been part of the group sent to arrest Jesus, indicating the official nature of the arrest. This act of violence contrasts with Jesus' teachings on peace and non-retaliation (<a href="/matthew/5-39.htm">Matthew 5:39</a>).cutting off his right ear The detail of the "right ear" is significant, as it shows the precision of the Gospel accounts. In the cultural context, the right side was often considered the side of favor or strength. The act of cutting off the ear could symbolize the severing of one's ability to hear, which is metaphorically significant given the religious leaders' refusal to hear Jesus' message. Jesus' subsequent healing of Malchus' ear (<a href="/luke/22-51.htm">Luke 22:51</a>) demonstrates His compassion and power, even in the face of betrayal and arrest, fulfilling His role as the Prince of Peace (<a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> Central figure in the Gospels, the Son of God, who is about to be arrested in the Garden of Gethsemane. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a> Followers of Jesus, present with Him during His arrest. One of them acts impulsively in this verse. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_servant_of_the_high_priest.htm">The Servant of the High Priest</a> The individual who is struck by one of Jesus' disciples, identified in other Gospels as Malchus. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_high_priest.htm">The High Priest</a> The religious leader of the Jewish people, whose servant is injured. The high priest at this time was Caiaphas. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_garden_of_gethsemane.htm">The Garden of Gethsemane</a> The location where Jesus is praying and where His arrest takes place.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/i/impulsiveness_vs._obedience.htm">Impulsiveness vs. Obedience</a> The disciple's impulsive action contrasts with Jesus' teaching on peace and non-violence. Believers are called to respond with obedience to Christ's teachings, even in moments of crisis. <a href="/topical/j/jesus'_authority_and_compassion.htm">Jesus' Authority and Compassion</a> Despite the chaos, Jesus demonstrates His authority and compassion by healing the servant's ear (as recorded in other Gospels). This act underscores His mission of reconciliation and healing. <a href="/topical/t/the_futility_of_violence.htm">The Futility of Violence</a> Jesus' rebuke of the disciple's violent act highlights the futility of using force to achieve spiritual goals. Christians are reminded to rely on God's power and wisdom rather than human strength. <a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_plan.htm">Trust in God's Plan</a> Jesus' calm demeanor in the face of arrest reflects His trust in God's sovereign plan. Believers are encouraged to trust God, even when circumstances seem dire.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_22.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 22</a> <a href="/q/key_events_in_jesus'_trials.htm">What were the key events in Jesus' trials?</a> <a href="/q/how_did_jesus_learn_obedience.htm">How did Jesus learn obedience through suffering?</a> <a href="/q/why_no_proven_cases_of_human_regeneration.htm">Why are there no verifiable instances of spontaneous human regeneration?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_gentleness_as_a_spirit_fruit.htm">What does gentleness as a Fruit of the Spirit mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/22.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(50-53) And one of them.--See Notes on <a href="/context/matthew/27-52.htm" title="And the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints which slept arose,">Matthew 27:52-56</a>; <a href="/context/mark/14-47.htm" title="And one of them that stood by drew a sword, and smote a servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear.">Mark 14:47-49</a>. It will be remembered that all the four Gospels relate the incident, but that St. John alone gives the name of the disciple. It is possibly characteristic of St. Luke's technical accuracy that he uses the diminutive form of "ear," as if part only were cut off. In <a href="/deuteronomy/15-17.htm" title="Then you shall take an awl, and thrust it through his ear to the door, and he shall be your servant for ever. And also to your maidservant you shall do likewise.">Deuteronomy 15:17</a> it seems to be applied specially to the fleshy lobe of the ear.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/22.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 50. - And one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear. The name of the disciple who smote the servant of the high priest is given by St. John: it was Peter. He gives, too, the servant's name, Malchus. John wrote many years later, when Jerusalem had long ceased to exist; Peter, too, had passed away. Before this incident, St. John relates how the Roman and Jewish guards "went backward, and fell to the ground." What overawed the party of armed men is un-certain-whether some supernatural or merely a natural cause; possibly something of majesty in the Lord's appearance impelled these men to retire and reverently to salute him they were ordered to seize. St. John mentions this to show that it was of his own free will that he rendered himself up. <a href="/commentaries/luke/22-50.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>And καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. one εἷς (heis) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1520.htm">Strong's 1520: </a> One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one. of ἐξ (ex) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. them αὐτῶν (autōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural <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. struck ἐπάταξεν (epataxen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3960.htm">Strong's 3960: </a> To smite, strike (as with a sword), smite to death, afflict. Probably prolongation from paio; to knock. 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 ἀφεῖλεν (apheilen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_851.htm">Strong's 851: </a> To take away, smite off. From apo and haireomai; to remove. 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. οὖς (ous) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3775.htm">Strong's 3775: </a> (a) the ear, (b) met: the faculty of perception. 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