The kiss of death 죽음의 입맞춤 (마태복음 26:49)

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Prof. Gerald L. Bruns, University of Notre Dame
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...a familiar understanding of Christian doctrine in historical perspective thus contributes to a fuller appreciation of Shakespeare's art, but Shakespeare's art

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from Shakespeare and the Christian Doctrine

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Prof. David Jasper and Prof. Stephen Prickett
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The kiss of death 죽음의 입맞춤 (마태복음 26:49)

성경구절

“Going at once to Jesus, Judas said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed him.” “곧 예수께 나아와 랍비여 안녕하시옵니까 하고 입을 맞추니”

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죽음의 입맞춤의 의미는 큰 해를 입히는 것으로 간주됩니다.

기원과 적용

예수님의 제자였던 유다는 예수님께 입맞춤하는 것으로 사인을 보내 군인들이 예수님을 체포하도록 한 배반자였습니다. 유다의 키스는 죽음의 입맞춤이 되었고, 뒤이어 예수님께선 체포되어 십자가에 달려 죽음에 이르게 되셨습니다.

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A political scandal is a kiss of death to politicians. 정치적인 스캔들은 정치인들에게는 죽음의 입맞춤과 같습니다.

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