John 18:10

Then Simon , &c. = Simon Peter, therefore. Compare Luke 22:49 .

sword . One of the two of Luke 22:38 .

drew . Greek. helkuo. See John 12:32 .

smote . Greek. paio. Only here, Matthew 26:68 . Mark 14:47 . Luke 22:64 .Revelation 9:5 .

servant = bond-servant. Greek. doulos. See John 13:16 . In all the four Gospels the definite article is used, the servant. Malchus had advanced so as to seize the Lord, and thus became the object of Peter's attack.

ear . Greek. otion. Only used in connexion with this incident, and in all four Gospels, the usual word being ous.