Cambridge Greek Testament for Schools and Colleges - Matthew 26:51 - 26:51

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Cambridge Greek Testament for Schools and Colleges - Matthew 26:51 - 26:51


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51. εἷς τῶν μετὰ Ἰησοῦ. This was St Peter, named by St John, but not by the earlier Evangelists, probably from motives of prudence.

τὴν μάχαιραν. Probably a short sword or dirk, worn in the belt.

τὸν δοῦλον. The servant, or rather slave. St John gives his name, Malchus. St Luke alone records the cure of Malchus.

τὸ ὠτίον. ὠτάριον (Mark). Lobeck, on Phryn. p. 211, remarks the tendency in common speech to express parts of the body by diminution, as τὰ ῥινία—τὸ ὀμμάτιον—στηθίδιον—χελύνιον—σαρκίον.