High priest's servant whose ear was cut off by Peter.
Malchus
Named in 1 verse of John, first in John 18:10.
ΜάλχοςMalchus
The name means “my king, kingdom, or counselor.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Malchus Written by AI
Malchus was a servant of the high priest during the time of Jesus' arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane. When the crowd, led by Judas Iscariot, came to arrest Jesus, Simon Peter drew his sword and struck Malchus, cutting off his right ear. Jesus rebuked Peter for his violent act and healed Malchus' ear, demonstrating his compassion and willingness to show love even to his enemies (John 18:10).
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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
Reigning, the personal servant or slave of the high priest Caiaphas. He is mentioned only by John. Peter cut off his right ear in the garden of Gethsemane (John 18:10). But our Lord cured it with a touch (Matt. 26:51; Mark 14:47; Luke 22:51). This was the last miracle of bodily cure wrought by our Lord. It is not mentioned by John.
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
Where the Bible names him
- John 18:10
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.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.