Devotional Reflection Based on the Incident of Peter Cutting Off Malchus's Ear: “Then one of those standing near drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear.” ( Mark 14:47, Today's Korean Version ) 1. Identifying the People Involved: The person who stood beside Jesus and drew the sword was Simon Peter . The servant of the high priest was named Malchus . “Then Simon Peter, who had a sword, drew it and struck the high priest’s servant, cutting off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus.” ( John 18:10 ) 2. Jesus' Response to Peter's Action: (a) Jesus said: “Permit even this.” ( Luke 22:51, KJV: “Suffer ye thus far”; RSV: “No more of this” ) The Greek words clarify this: “ἕως τούτου” (“heōs toutou”) = “up to this point” or “even this” “ἐᾶτε” (“eate”) = “allow it,” “let it be,” “leave it alone” Therefore, Jesus is essentially saying: “Let them do what they are doing. Do not resist any further.” “If ...
또 다른 불평의 이유? 왜 하필이면 이스라엘 백성이 하나님과 다투고 시험하여 " 여호와께서 우리 가운데 계시느냐 , 계시지 않느냐 ?" 하고 떠들어댔을 때 아말렉 사람들이 와서 이스라엘과 싸웠을까요 ? 물이 없어 불평하던 이스라엘 백성의 입장에서는 또 다른 불평의 이유가 생긴 것이 아니었을까요 ? 그러나 하나님의 입장에서는 하나님께서 이스라엘 백성과 가운데 계심을 더 확실하게 알려주시기 위해서가 아니었을까요 ? ( 참고 : 출애굽기 17:3, 7-8, 현대인의 성경 )