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Malchus
Malchus in the Bible — the high priest's slave whose ear Peter cut off (JHN 18:10). Referenced in 1 scripture passage.
Name meaning: “my king, kingdom, or counselor”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Scripture References
- 1 reference
- Known Names
- 1 name
Names & Labels (1)
Malchusproper name
- Hebrew
- מֶלֶךְ
- Transliteration
- mekekh
- Meaning
- king
- Greek
- Μάλχος
- Reference
- JHN 18:10
- Strong's
- H4428
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Malchus in the Bible?
Malchus is described in the Bible as the high priest's slave whose ear Peter cut off (JHN 18:10).
What does the name Malchus mean?
The name Malchus means “my king, kingdom, or counselor” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.