Matthew 26:49
Matthew 26:49 Meaning and Explanation
“And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him.”
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What Does Matthew 26:49 Mean?
Judas wastes no time: forthwith he comes with the greeting Hail, master, and kisses Jesus -- the embrace of close friendship, performed in full.
Jesus receives upon His cheek the sign of love emptied of love. He does not recoil, and He does not answer the lie with violence; He absorbs it. The Lamb of God begins His passion by suffering the falsest kiss in history -- and still He will call its giver, friend.
Matthew 26:49 in the Original Language
kataphileo (καταφιλέω), 'kissed' -- to kiss warmly, fervently.
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What does Matthew 26:49 mean?
Judas comes straight to Jesus, greets Him as master, and kisses Him.