Malchus
Malchus, the high priest's servant, had his ear cut off by Peter during Jesus' arrest.
The name Malchus means “my king, kingdom, or counselor”
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Summary
A man living at the time of the New Testament, only mentioned at John 18:10; only referred to as Malchus (Μάλχος).
Glossary entries
Alternative names
- ΜάλχοςMalchus
Mentions
- 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.