# Malchus

Malchus is a male servant of the high priest. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])

# sheath

the cover for a sharp knife or sword, so the knife will not cut the owner

# Should I not drink the cup that the Father has given me?

This remark appears in the form of a question to add emphasis to Jesus' statement. AT: "I must surely drink the cup that the Father has given to me!" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])

# the cup

Here "cup" is a metaphor that refers to the suffering that Jesus must endure. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

# Father

This is an important title for God. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/guidelines-sonofgodprinciples]])

# translationWords

* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/names/peter]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/sword]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/servant]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/highpriest]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/godthefather]]