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Matthew 26:48 Cross-References
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“Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he: hold him fast.”
Matthew 26:48 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 26:48
Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he: hold him fast (ὁ δὲ παραδιδοὺς αὐτὸν ἔδωκεν αὐτοῖς σημεῖον λέγων, Ὃν ἂν φιλήσω αὐτός ἐστιν· κρατήσατε αὐτόν)—The participle παραδιδούς ('the one betraying') identifies Judas by his deed. He gave a σημεῖον (sign, signal) to identify Jesus—ironic, since σημεῖον usually means miraculous sign, but this 'sign' is treachery. The kiss (φιλέω, phileō, kiss of affection/friendship) as betrayal signal perverts intimacy into weapon. The imperative κρατέω ('seize, hold fast') shows Judas leading the operation.The ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 26:48
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“Joab took him aside into the midst of the gate to speak with him quietly”
“Is it well with you”
“He hath put forth his hands against such as be at peace with him: he hath broken his covenant.”
“saying”
“with the workers of iniquity who speak peace with their neighbors”