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arrest him.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/matthew/26.htm">New Living Translation</a> The traitor, Judas, had given them a prearranged signal: “You will know which one to arrest when I greet him with a kiss.” <a href="/esv/matthew/26.htm">English Standard Version</a> Now the betrayer had given them a sign, saying, “The one I will kiss is the man; seize him.” <a href="/bsb/matthew/26.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him.” <a href="/blb/matthew/26.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the one betraying Him gave them a sign, saying, "Whomever I shall kiss, it is He; seize Him." <a href="/kjv/matthew/26.htm">King James Bible</a> Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he: hold him fast. <a href="/nkjv/matthew/26.htm">New King James Version</a> Now His betrayer had given them a sign, saying, “Whomever I kiss, He is the One; seize Him.” <a href="/nasb_/matthew/26.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now he who was betraying Him gave them a sign previously, saying, “Whomever I kiss, He is the one; arrest Him.” <a href="/nasb/matthew/26.htm">NASB 1995</a> Now he who was betraying Him gave them a sign, saying, &#8220Whomever I kiss, He is the one; seize Him.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/matthew/26.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Now he who was betraying Him gave them a sign, saying, “Whomever I shall kiss, He is the one; seize Him.” <a href="/lsb/matthew/26.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now he who was betraying Him gave them a sign, saying, “Whomever I kiss, He is the one; seize Him.” <a href="/amp/matthew/26.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Now the betrayer had given them a sign, saying, “Whomever I kiss, He is the one; seize Him.” <a href="/csb/matthew/26.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> His betrayer had given them a sign: “The one I kiss, he’s the one; arrest him.” <a href="/hcsb/matthew/26.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> His betrayer had given them a sign: &#8220The One I kiss, He&#8217s the One; arrest Him!&#8221 <a href="/asv/matthew/26.htm">American Standard Version</a> Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that is he: take him. <a href="/cev/matthew/26.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Judas had told them ahead of time, "Arrest the man I greet with a kiss." <a href="/erv/matthew/26.htm">English Revised Version</a> Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that is he: take him. <a href="/gwt/matthew/26.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Now, the traitor had given them a signal. He said, "The one I kiss is the man you want. Arrest him!" <a href="/gnt/matthew/26.htm">Good News Translation</a> The traitor had given the crowd a signal: "The man I kiss is the one you want. Arrest him!" <a href="/isv/matthew/26.htm">International Standard Version</a> Now the betrayer personally had given them a signal, saying, "The one I kiss is the man. Arrest him." <a href="/msb/matthew/26.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: ?The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him.? <a href="/net/matthew/26.htm">NET Bible</a> (Now the betrayer had given them a sign, saying, "The one I kiss is the man. Arrest him!") <a href="/nheb/matthew/26.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Now he who betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, "Whoever I kiss, he is the one. Seize him." <a href="/wbt/matthew/26.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Now he that betrayed him, gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he; hold him fast. <a href="/wey/matthew/26.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Now the betrayer had agreed upon a sign with them, to direct them. He had said, "The one whom I kiss is the man: lay hold of him." <a href="/web/matthew/26.htm">World English Bible</a> Now he who betrayed him had given them a sign, saying, “Whoever I kiss, he is the one. Seize him.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/26.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And he who delivered Him up gave them a sign, saying, “Whomsoever I will kiss, it is He, lay hold on Him”; <a href="/blb/matthew/26.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the one betraying Him gave them a sign, saying, "Whomever I shall kiss, it is He; seize Him." <a href="/ylt/matthew/26.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And he who did deliver him up did give them a sign, saying, 'Whomsoever I will kiss, it is he: lay hold on him;' <a href="/slt/matthew/26.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he delivering him up, gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, the same is he: hold him firmly.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/26.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And he that betrayed him, gave them a sign, saying: Whomsoever I shall kiss, that is he, hold him fast. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/26.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And he who betrayed him gave them a sign, saying: “Whomever I will kiss, it is he. Take hold of him.” <a href="/nabre/matthew/26.htm">New American Bible</a> His betrayer had arranged a sign with them, saying, “The man I shall kiss is the one; arrest him.” <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/26.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Now the betrayer had given them a sign, saying, “The one I will kiss is the man; arrest him.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/26.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Now Judas the traitor had given them a sign, saying, He whom I kiss, it is he, arrest him. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/26.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And Yehuda the traitor had given them a sign, and he had said, “Him whom I shall kiss is the one; seize him.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/26.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> He that delivered him up had given them a sign, saying: The one that I shall kiss is he; hold him fast. <a href="/godbey/matthew/26.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And the one having betrayed Him gave them a sign, saying, The one whom I shall kiss, is He: hold Him fast. <a href="/haweis/matthew/26.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Now he that betrayed him had given them a signal, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that is he: seize him. <a href="/mace/matthew/26.htm">Mace New Testament</a> now he that was to betray him, gave them this signal, the person I shall kiss, is the very man, be sure to secure him. <a href="/wey/matthew/26.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Now the betrayer had agreed upon a sign with them, to direct them. He had said, "The one whom I kiss is the man: lay hold of him." <a href="/worrell/matthew/26.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And he who was betraying Him gave them a sign, saying, "Whomsoever I kiss, He it is; seize Him." <a href="/worsley/matthew/26.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> (now he that betrayed Him, had given them a signal, saying, The man whom I shall kiss is He, lay hold of Him:) <a href="/parallel/matthew/26-48.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/hriiyJYqzvc?start=8269" 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/matthew/26.htm">The Betrayal of Jesus</a> 47While Jesus was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived, accompanied by a large crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests and elders of the people. 48<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">Now</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: Ho (Art-NMS) -- 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/3860.htm" title="3860: paradidous (V-PPA-NMS) -- From para and didomi; to surrender, i.e yield up, intrust, transmit.">betrayer</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- 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/1325.htm" title="1325: edōken (V-AIA-3S) -- To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.">had arranged</a> <a href="/greek/4592.htm" title="4592: sēmeion (N-ANS) -- Neuter of a presumed derivative of the base of semaino; an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally.">a signal</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autois (PPro-DM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">with them:</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. "></a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: Hon (RelPro-AMS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">“The One</a> <a href="/greek/302.htm" title="302: an (Prtcl) -- A primary particle, denoting a supposition, wish, possibility or uncertainty."></a> <a href="/greek/5368.htm" title="5368: philēsō (V-ASA-1S) -- From philos; to be a friend to (an individual or an object), i.e. Have affection for; specially, to kiss.">I kiss</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">is</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autos (PPro-NM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">the man;</a> <a href="/greek/2902.htm" title="2902: kratēsate (V-AMA-2P) -- From kratos; to use strength, i.e. Seize or retain.">arrest</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Him.”</a> 49Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed 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="/mark/14-44.htm">Mark 14:44</a> Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him and lead Him away securely.” <a href="/luke/22-47.htm">Luke 22:47-48</a> While He was still speaking, a crowd arrived, led by the man called Judas, one of the Twelve. He approached Jesus to kiss Him. / But Jesus asked him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?” <a href="/john/18-2.htm">John 18:2-3</a> Now Judas His betrayer also knew the place, because Jesus had often met there with His disciples. / So Judas brought a band of soldiers and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees. They arrived at the garden carrying lanterns, torches, and weapons. <a href="/psalms/41-9.htm">Psalm 41:9</a> Even my close friend whom I trusted, the one who shared my bread, has lifted up his heel against me. <a href="/zechariah/11-12.htm">Zechariah 11:12-13</a> Then I told them, “If it seems right to you, give me my wages; but if not, keep them.” So they weighed out my wages, thirty pieces of silver. / And the LORD said to me, “Throw it to the potter”—this magnificent price at which they valued me. So I took the thirty pieces of silver and threw them to the potter in the house of the LORD. <a href="/john/13-21.htm">John 13:21-27</a> After Jesus had said this, He became troubled in spirit and testified, “Truly, truly, I tell you, one of you will betray Me.” / The disciples looked at one another, perplexed as to which of them He meant. / One of His disciples, the one whom Jesus loved, was reclining at His side. ... <a href="/acts/1-16.htm">Acts 1:16-20</a> “Brothers, the Scripture had to be fulfilled that the Holy Spirit foretold through the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide for those who arrested Jesus. / He was one of our number and shared in this ministry.” / (Now with the reward for his wickedness Judas bought a field; there he fell headlong and burst open in the middle, and all his intestines spilled out. ... <a href="/2_samuel/15-12.htm">2 Samuel 15:12</a> While Absalom was offering the sacrifices, he sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counselor, to come from his hometown of Giloh. So the conspiracy gained strength, and Absalom’s following kept increasing. <a href="/proverbs/27-6.htm">Proverbs 27:6</a> The wounds of a friend are faithful, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful. <a href="/john/6-70.htm">John 6:70-71</a> Jesus answered them, “Have I not chosen you, the Twelve? Yet one of you is a devil!” / He was speaking about Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot. For although Judas was one of the Twelve, he was later to betray Jesus. <a href="/matthew/10-4.htm">Matthew 10:4</a> Simon the Zealot, and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus. <a href="/matthew/20-18.htm">Matthew 20:18-19</a> “Look, we are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be delivered over to the chief priests and scribes. They will condemn Him to death / and will deliver Him over to the Gentiles to be mocked and flogged and crucified. And on the third day He will be raised to life.” <a href="/matthew/26-14.htm">Matthew 26:14-16</a> Then one of the Twelve, the one called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests / and asked, “What are you willing to give me if I hand Him over to you?” And they set out for him thirty pieces of silver. / So from then on Judas looked for an opportunity to betray Jesus. <a href="/mark/3-19.htm">Mark 3:19</a> and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus. <a href="/luke/6-16.htm">Luke 6:16</a> Judas son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he: hold him fast.Whomsoever.<a href="/2_samuel/3-27.htm">2 Samuel 3:27</a> And when Abner was returned to Hebron, Joab took him aside in the gate to speak with him quietly, and smote him there under the fifth rib, that he died, for the blood of Asahel his brother.<a href="/2_samuel/20-9.htm">2 Samuel 20:9,10</a> And Joab said to Amasa, Art thou in health, my brother? And Joab took Amasa by the beard with the right hand to kiss him… <a href="/psalms/28-3.htm">Psalm 28:3</a> Draw me not away with the wicked, and with the workers of iniquity, which speak peace to their neighbours, but mischief is in their hearts.hold.<a href="/mark/14-44.htm">Mark 14:44</a> And he that betrayed him had given them a token, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he; take him, and lead him away safely.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/20-2.htm">Agreed</a> <a href="/joel/2-5.htm">Arranged</a> <a href="/matthew/26-45.htm">Betrayed</a> <a href="/matthew/26-46.htm">Betrayer</a> <a href="/matthew/26-25.htm">Betraying</a> <a href="/matthew/26-23.htm">Deliver</a> <a href="/matthew/13-30.htm">Direct</a> <a href="/matthew/26-23.htm">False.</a> <a href="/matthew/9-15.htm">Fast</a> <a href="/matthew/22-6.htm">Hold</a> <a href="/hosea/13-2.htm">Kiss</a> <a href="/matthew/26-20.htm">Lay</a> <a href="/matthew/26-4.htm">Seize</a> <a href="/matthew/24-30.htm">Sign</a> <a href="/matthew/13-14.htm">Signal</a> <a href="/matthew/21-44.htm">Whomever</a> <a href="/matthew/21-44.htm">Whomsoever</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/11-32.htm">Agreed</a> <a href="/matthew/28-16.htm">Arranged</a> <a href="/matthew/27-3.htm">Betrayed</a> <a href="/matthew/27-3.htm">Betrayer</a> <a href="/matthew/27-4.htm">Betraying</a> <a href="/matthew/27-43.htm">Deliver</a> <a href="/luke/1-79.htm">Direct</a> <a href="/matthew/26-60.htm">False.</a> <a href="/mark/2-18.htm">Fast</a> <a href="/matthew/26-50.htm">Hold</a> <a href="/matthew/26-49.htm">Kiss</a> <a href="/mark/1-30.htm">Lay</a> <a href="/matthew/26-55.htm">Seize</a> <a href="/mark/1-4.htm">Sign</a> <a href="/mark/14-44.htm">Signal</a> <a href="/mark/14-44.htm">Whomever</a> <a href="/matthew/27-15.htm">Whomsoever</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 26</div>1. <a href="/matthew/26-1.htm">Jesus foretells his own death.</a> 3. <a href="/matthew/26-3.htm">The rulers conspire against him.</a> 6. <a href="/matthew/26-6.htm">The woman anoints his feet.</a> 14. <a href="/matthew/26-14.htm">Judas bargains to betray him.</a> 17. <a href="/matthew/26-17.htm">Jesus eats the Passover;</a> 26. <a href="/matthew/26-26.htm">institutes his holy supper;</a> 30. <a href="/matthew/26-30.htm">foretells the desertion of his disciples, and Peter's denial;</a> 36. <a href="/matthew/26-36.htm">prays in the garden;</a> 47. <a href="/matthew/26-47.htm">and being betrayed by a kiss,</a> 57. <a href="/matthew/26-57.htm">is carried to Caiaphas,</a> 69. <a href="/matthew/26-69.htm">and denied by Peter.</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/matthew/26.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/matthew/26.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve disciples, is identified as the betrayer. His actions fulfill the prophecy found in <a href="/psalms/41-9.htm">Psalm 41:9</a>, where a close friend turns against the psalmist. The arrangement of a signal indicates premeditation and a calculated betrayal. In the cultural context of the time, signals were often used in covert operations to ensure the correct target was identified, especially in a crowded or dimly lit setting like the Garden of Gethsemane at night.“The One I kiss is the man; The act of kissing was a common greeting in Jewish culture, symbolizing respect and affection. Judas's use of a kiss as a signal for betrayal is particularly poignant, as it perverts a gesture of love into one of treachery. This act highlights the depth of Judas's betrayal, as he uses an intimate sign to identify Jesus to His captors. The kiss also serves as a stark contrast to the genuine love and loyalty expected among Jesus's followers.arrest Him.” The directive to arrest Jesus underscores the legal and political maneuvering at play. The religious leaders sought to arrest Jesus quietly to avoid public uproar, as He was popular among the people. This moment marks the beginning of Jesus's Passion, leading to His crucifixion. The arrest fulfills prophecies such as <a href="/isaiah/53-7.htm">Isaiah 53:7</a>, where the suffering servant is led like a lamb to the slaughter, and it sets in motion the events that lead to the fulfillment of God's redemptive plan through Jesus's death and resurrection.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/judas_iscariot.htm">Judas Iscariot</a> One of the twelve disciples of Jesus, who betrayed Him for thirty pieces of silver. His actions fulfilled Old Testament prophecies about betrayal. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The central figure of Christianity, who was betrayed by Judas, leading to His arrest, trial, and crucifixion. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_chief_priests_and_elders.htm">The Chief Priests and Elders</a> Religious leaders who conspired to arrest Jesus and sought a way to do so without causing a public uproar. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_garden_of_gethsemane.htm">The Garden of Gethsemane</a> The place where Jesus prayed and was subsequently arrested. It is located on the Mount of Olives, just outside Jerusalem. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_kiss.htm">The Kiss</a> A customary greeting in Jewish culture, which Judas used as a prearranged signal to identify Jesus to the arresting party.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_nature_of_betrayal.htm">The Nature of Betrayal</a> Betrayal often comes from those closest to us, as seen in Judas's actions. This teaches us to be discerning in our relationships and to seek God's wisdom in our interactions. <a href="/topical/f/fulfillment_of_prophecy.htm">Fulfillment of Prophecy</a> Judas's betrayal was a fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies, demonstrating God's sovereignty and the reliability of Scripture. This encourages us to trust in God's plan, even when circumstances seem dire. <a href="/topical/t/the_deceptive_nature_of_sin.htm">The Deceptive Nature of Sin</a> Judas's use of a kiss, a symbol of affection, to betray Jesus highlights the deceptive nature of sin. We must be vigilant against allowing sin to masquerade as something good in our lives. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_repentance.htm">The Importance of Repentance</a> Unlike Peter, who repented after denying Jesus, Judas did not seek forgiveness. This underscores the importance of repentance and turning back to God after we sin.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_26.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 26</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'betrayed_with_a_kiss'_mean.htm">What does "betrayed with a kiss" mean?</a> <a href="/q/judas's_true_role_in_jesus's_fate.htm">What is Judas's true role in Jesus's fate?</a> <a href="/q/what_happened_at_jesus'_crucifixion.htm">What events define the crucifixion in Journey to the Cross?</a> <a href="/q/what's_the_plot_of_jesus_christ_superstar.htm">What is the plot of Jesus Christ Superstar?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/26.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(48) Whomsoever I shall kiss.--It is probable, from the known customs (1) of the Jews and (2) of the early Christians (<a href="/romans/16-16.htm" title="Salute one another with an holy kiss. The churches of Christ salute you.">Romans 16:16</a>; <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-26.htm" title="Greet all the brothers with an holy kiss.">1Thessalonians 5:26</a>) that this was the usual salutation of the disciples to their Master. St. John, it may be noted, makes no mention of the sign; probably because here, as elsewhere, he seeks to give touches that others had passed over, rather than to repeat what the oral or written teaching of the Church had already made familiar.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/26.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 48 - A sign. As they approached, Judas gave them a sign which would point out the person whom they were to seize. Probably these did not know Jesus by sight; at any rate, amid the crowd he might easily escape detection; it was also night, and even the Paschal moon might not enable the guards to distinguish faces under the shade of the dark olive grove. Whomsoever I shall kiss. In the East such salutation was common among friends, masters, and pupils; and it would awaken no surprise to see Judas thus salute his Teacher. Perhaps he desired to save appearances in the eyes of his fellow disciples. We marvel at the audacity and obduracy of one who could employ this mark of affection and respect to signal an act of the blackest treachery. That same is he whom you have to arrest. Hold him fast. As if he feared an attempt at rescue, or that Jesus might, as before (<a href="/luke/4-30.htm">Luke 4:30</a>; <a href="/john/8-59.htm">John 8:59</a>), use his miraculous power to effect his escape. <a href="/commentaries/matthew/26-48.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Now δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. the Ὁ (Ho) Article - Nominative 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. betrayer παραδιδοὺς (paradidous) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3860.htm">Strong's 3860: </a> From para and didomi; to surrender, i.e yield up, intrust, transmit. had arranged ἔδωκεν (edōken) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1325.htm">Strong's 1325: </a> To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. a signal σημεῖον (sēmeion) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4592.htm">Strong's 4592: </a> Neuter of a presumed derivative of the base of semaino; an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally. with them: αὐτοῖς (autois) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 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. “The one Ὃν (Hon) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. I kiss φιλήσω (philēsō) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5368.htm">Strong's 5368: </a> From philos; to be a friend to (an individual or an object), i.e. Have affection for; specially, to kiss. is ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present 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. [the man]; αὐτός (autos) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 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. arrest κρατήσατε (kratēsate) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2902.htm">Strong's 2902: </a> From kratos; to use strength, i.e. Seize or retain. Him.” αὐτόν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. 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