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Matthew 26:46–51

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Matthew 26:46

46Rise, let us be going: behold, he is at hand that doth betray me.

Matthew 26:47

47¶ And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people.

Matthew 26:48

48Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he: hold him fast.

Matthew 26:49

49And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him.

Matthew 26:50

50And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then came they, and laid hands on Jesus, and took him.

Matthew 26:51

51And, 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.

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DEFINED WORDS

Matthew 26:46

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Rise

To get up, ascend, appear, increase, begin, or come forth from rest or death.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

hand

The part of the body at the end of the arm; figuratively, power, possession, aid, or agency.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

betray

To deliver the person named into enemies' hands by treachery, in breach of trust.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

DEFINED WORDS

Matthew 26:47

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

one

The number one; a single person or thing; the same or united as a whole.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

chief

Principal, foremost, highest in rank or importance; also a leader.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

priests

Persons who officiate in sacred service, especially by offering sacrifices or ministering in worship; KJV contexts distinguish Mosaic priests, priests of other gods, chief priests, and persons made priests unto God.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (headword: priest)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

people

Persons collectively; a nation, community, or group considered as a body.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

DEFINED WORDS

Matthew 26:48

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

betrayed

Delivered up in breach of trust; violated by unfaithfulness; exposed by breach of confidence; disclosed’ contrary to expectation or intention; made!.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

hold

To grasp, keep, possess, restrain, maintain, regard, or account, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

fast

Firm, fixed, or secure; moving quickly; also an abstinence from food or the act of abstaining.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

Matthew 26:49

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

said

Spoke, declared, reported, commanded, or expressed in words.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

master

One who has authority, ownership, command, or superior skill; also a teacher or head of a household.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

Matthew 26:50

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

said

Spoke, declared, reported, commanded, or expressed in words.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

wherefore

Why; for what reason.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

hands

The end parts of the arms used for holding and working; also figures of power, possession, agency, or aid.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

DEFINED WORDS

Matthew 26:51

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

one

The number one; a single person or thing; the same or united as a whole.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

stretched

Drawn out in length; extended; exerted to the utmost.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

out

Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

hand

The part of the body at the end of the arm; figuratively, power, possession, aid, or agency.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

servant

One who serves another; a worker, attendant, subject, bondservant, or appointed minister.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

high

Raised or far above; great in height, rank, degree, or importance; as an adverb, greatly or aloft.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

priest

A person who officiates in sacred service, especially by offering sacrifices or ministering in worship; the KJV applies the term to Mosaic priests, priests of other gods, and Christ as Priest, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (alignment witness) · Webster 1828

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

smote

Struck, beat, wounded, afflicted, or slew.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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From verse 46

  1. 1 Samuel 17:48
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  2. Acts 21:13
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  3. John 14:31
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  4. Luke 12:50
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  5. Luke 9:51
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From verse 47

  1. Acts 1:16
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  2. Matthew 26:55
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  3. John 18:1–11
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  4. Luke 22:47–53
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  5. Mark 14:43–50
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From verse 48

  1. 2 Samuel 20:9–10
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  2. 2 Samuel 3:27
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  3. Mark 14:44
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  4. Psalms 28:3
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  5. Psalms 55:20–21
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From verse 49

  1. 1 Thessalonians 5:26
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  2. Matthew 26:25
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  3. 1 Samuel 10:1
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  4. 2 Samuel 20:9
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  5. Genesis 27:26
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From verse 50

  1. Matthew 20:13
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  2. Matthew 22:12
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  3. 2 Samuel 16:17
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  4. Luke 22:48
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  5. Psalms 41:9
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From verse 51

  1. 2 Corinthians 10:4
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  2. John 18:36
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  3. Mark 14:47
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  4. Luke 22:49–51
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  5. John 18:10–11
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