John 18:10
King James Version
8 Jun 2026
“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.”
οὖν
Therefore, then, accordingly. Therefore since we have been justified through faith we have peace with God. The therefore of Scripture always builds on something God has already done.
δοῦλος
servant
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δοῦλος
Slave, servant, bondservant. Doulos. Paul a servant of Jesus Christ. The highest title Paul claimed was slave of Christ. Belonging completely to Jesus is the greatest freedom.
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ὄνομα
name
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ὄνομα
A name, a reputation, a character. There is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved. The name of Jesus is unique and exclusive.
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ἔχω
having
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ἔχω
To have, to hold, to possess. I have learned in whatever state I am to be content. Contentment is not about having more but appreciating what you have.
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μάχαιρα
Sword
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μάχαιρα
A sword. The sword of the Spirit which is the word of God. It cuts between soul and spirit. It is sharper than any two-edged sword.
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παίω
he struck
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παίω
to hit (as if by a single blow and less violently than G5180 (τύπτω)); specially, to sting (as a scorpion)
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Πέτρος
Peter
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Πέτρος
a (piece of) rock (larger than G3037 (λίθος)); as a name, Petrus, an apostle
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δεξιός
right;
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δεξιός
the right side or (feminine) hand (as that which usually takes)
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Σίμων
Simon
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Σίμων
Simon (i.e. Shimon), the name of nine Israelites
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ἑλκύω
drew
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ἑλκύω
to drag (literally or figuratively)
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εἰμί
Was
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εἰμί
I exist (used only when emphatic)
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οὖς
Ear
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οὖς
the ear (physically or mentally)
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Μάλχος
Malchus.
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Μάλχος
Malchus, an Israelite
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