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‹ From the Talmud and Hebraica (Horae Hebraicae) Matthew · Chapter 26 · 49. And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him.

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Matthew · Chapter 26 · 49. And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him.

[Kissed him.] It was not unusual for a master to kiss his disciple; but for a disciple to kiss his master was more rare. Whether therefore Judas did this under pretence of respect, or out of open contempt and derision, let it be inquired.