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Matthew 26

Matt. 26:51 KJV (With Strong’s)

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And
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
, behold
idou (Greek #2400)
second person singular imperative middle voice of 1492; used as imperative lo!; --behold, lo, see.
Pronounce: id-oo'
, one
heis (Greek #1520)
a primary numeral; one
KJV usage: a(-n, -ny, certain), + abundantly, man, one (another), only, other, some. See also 1527, 3367, 3391, 3762.
Pronounce: hice
Origin: (including the neuter (etc.) ἕν)
of them which were
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
with
meta (Greek #3326)
properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with which it is joined; occupying an intermediate position between 575 or 1537 and 1519 or 4314; less intimate than 1722 and less close than 4862)
KJV usage: after(-ward), X that he again, against, among, X and, + follow, hence, hereafter, in, of, (up-)on, + our, X and setting, since, (un-)to, + together, when, with (+ -out). Often used in composition, in substantially the same relations of participation or proximity, and transfer or sequence.
Pronounce: met-ah'
Origin: a primary preposition (often used adverbially)
Jesus
Iesous (Greek #2424)
Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
KJV usage: Jesus.
Pronounce: ee-ay-sooce'
Origin: of Hebrew origin (03091)
stretched out
ekteino (Greek #1614)
to extend
KJV usage: cast, put forth, stretch forth (out).
Pronounce: ek-ti'-no
Origin: from 1537 and teino (to stretch)
his hand
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
cheir (Greek #5495)
the hand (literally or figuratively (power); especially (by Hebraism) a means or instrument)
KJV usage: hand.
Pronounce: khire
Origin: perhaps from the base of 5494 in the sense of its congener the base of 5490 (through the idea of hollowness for grasping)
, and drew
apospao (Greek #645)
to drag forth, i.e. (literally) unsheathe (a sword), or relatively (with a degree of force implied) retire (personally or factiously)
KJV usage: (with-)draw (away), after we were gotten from.
Pronounce: ap-os-pah'-o
Origin: from 575 and 4685
his
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
sword
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
machaira (Greek #3162)
a knife, i.e. dirk; figuratively, war, judicial punishment
KJV usage: sword.
Pronounce: makh'-ahee-rah
Origin: probably feminine of a presumed derivative of 3163
, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
struck
patasso (Greek #3960)
to knock (gently or with a weapon or fatally)
KJV usage: smite, strike. Compare 5180.
Pronounce: pat-as'-so
Origin: probably prolongation from 3817
a servant
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
doulos (Greek #1401)
a slave (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary; frequently, therefore in a qualified sense of subjection or subserviency)
KJV usage: bond(-man), servant.
Pronounce: doo'-los
Origin: from 1210
of the high priest’s
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
archiereus (Greek #749)
the high-priest (literally, of the Jews, typically, Christ); by extension a chief priest
KJV usage: chief (high) priest, chief of the priests.
Pronounce: ar-khee-er-yuce'
Origin: from 746 and 2409
, and smote off
aphaireo (Greek #851)
to remove (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: cut (smite) off, take away.
Pronounce: af-ahee-reh'-o
Origin: from 575 and 138
his
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
ear
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
otion (Greek #5621)
an earlet, i.e. one of the ears, or perhaps the lobe of the ear
KJV usage: ear.
Pronounce: o-tee'-on
Origin: diminutive of 3775
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More on:

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High Priest,
Priest; Priesthood,
Servant,
Sword,
The Lord Jesus

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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Matt. 26:35• 35{i}Peter says to him, If I should needs die with thee, I will in no wise deny thee. Likewise said all the disciples also.{/i} (Matt. 26:35)
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Mark 14:47• 47{i}But a certain one of those who stood by, having drawn his sword, struck the bondman of the high priest, and took off his ear.{/i} (Mark 14:47)
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Luke 9:55• 55But he turned and rebuked them [and said, Ye know not of what spirit ye are]. (Luke 9:55)
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Luke 22:36‑38,49‑51• 36He said therefore to them, But now he that hath a purse , let him take [it] and likewise his wallet, and he that hath none, let him sell his garment and buy a sword.
 37For I say unto you, that this which is written must yet be accomplished in me, And he was reckoned among lawless [men]: for also the things concerning me have an end.
 38And they said, Lord, behold here [are] two swords. And he said to them, It is enough.
 49And those around him, seeing what was about to happen, said, Lord, shall we smite with [the] sword?
 50And a certain one from among them smote the bondman of the high priest and took off his right ear.
 51And Jesus answering said, Suffer thus far; and having touched the ear, he healed him. (Luke 22:36‑38,49‑51)
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John 18:10‑11,36• 10Simon Peter then, having a sword, drew it, and smote the bondman of the high priest, and cut off his right ear. Now the bondsman’s name was Malchus.
 11Jesus said then to Peter, Put the sword into the scabbard: the cup which the Father hath given me, shall I not drink it?
 36Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, my servants would fight that I might not be delivered up to the Jews; but now my kingdom is not from hence. (John 18:10‑11,36)
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2 Cor. 10:4• 4For the arms of our warfare [are] not fleshly but powerful with God to the pulling down of strongholds, (2 Cor. 10:4)
• Jesus, past the conflict at Gethsemane, in all dignity and peace before man, goes forward to meet God's will at their wicked hands. (“Remarks on Matthew 26” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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And behold, one of those with Jesus stretched out his hand and drew his sword, and smiting the bondman of the high priest took off his ear.

W. Kelly Translation

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And behold, one of those with Jesus stretched out his hand and drew his sword, and smiting the bondman of the high priest took off his ear.

WK Verse Note

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(Note: Words in italics have been inserted from the J. N. Darby translation where the W. Kelly translation doesn’t exist.)