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Malchus

Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:

(ruling). The one whose ear Peter cut off (Matt. 26:51⁵¹And, behold, one of them which were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and struck a servant of the high priest's, and smote off his ear. (Matthew 26:51); Luke 22:50⁵⁰And one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear. (Luke 22:50)).

Concise Bible Dictionary:

The high priest’s servant whose ear Peter cut off, but who was healed by the Lord (John 18:10¹⁰Then 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. (John 18:10)).

Strong’s Dictionary of Greek Words:

Number:

3124 (find all occurrences in KJV Bible)

Greek:

Μάλχος

Transliteration:

Malchos

Phonic:

mal’-khos

Meaning:

of Hebrew origin (4429); Malchus, an Israelite

KJV Usage:

Malchus

Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:

kingly

Potts’ Bible Proper Names:

A king; kingdom; counselor:―the one whose ear Peter cut off [MALLUCH], John 18:10. {Rex}