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Malchus

ΜάλχοςStrong’s G3124

Malchos

Appears in 1 verse of the New Testament

In short

Malchos is the Greek word usually translated “malchus”. It appears in 1 verse of the New Testament.

“Then 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 KJV
Meaning

Usually translated “malchus”. Open the dictionary entry below for the full range of meaning, with the verses it cites.

How it's translated
  • malchus 1

Word-by-word English from the STEPBible tagged text.

Where it's used most
  • John 1

1 book in all.

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    Greek dictionary

    Μάλχος Malchos · Malchus

    Μάλχος, -ου, ὁ (Hellenistic form of Heb. מֶלֶךְ), Malchus: Jhn.18:10.† (AS)

    From STEPBible’s Greek lexicon (based on Abbott-Smith).

    Verses are from the King James Version. Word meanings come from the original Greek, not from any one translation.