Matthew 26:49

Immediately he came to Yeshua [Salvation], and said, “ Shalom ·Complete peace·, Rabbi ·Teacher·!” and kissed him.

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

48+ 26:48 (48-49) MP: Messiah appears like an ordinary man. His betrayer identified Messiah in the garden by kissing him, because Messiah was not comely or handsome in appearance. (Is 52:3b) + 26:48 (48-50) MP: Messiah is betrayed by a close friend. (See also Ps 41:9; Zech 11:12-13). (Ps 55:12-14) Now he who betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, “Whoever I phileo ·affectionately love, kiss·, he is the one. Seize him.”

50Yeshua [Salvation] said to him, “Friend, why are you here?” Then they came and laid hands on Yeshua [Salvation], and took him.

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Cross References

Proverbs 27:6Faithful are the wounds of a 'ahav ·affectionate lover, friend·; 2 although the kisses of an enemy are profuse. 1

Matthew 27:29They braided a crown of thorns and put it on his head, and a reed in his right hand; and they knelt down before him, and mocked him, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews [Praisers]!”

Mark 15:18They began to salute him, “Hail, King of the Jews [Praisers]!”

John 19:3They kept saying, “Hail, King of the Jews [Praisers]!” and they kept slapping him.

Matthew Henry on Matthew 26:48-57

Christ Betrayed by Judas; The Priest's Servant Smitten by Peter; Christ Deserted by His Disciples. 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. 48 Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he: hold him fast. 49 And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him. 50 And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then… Read the whole commentary →

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