The event is recorded in the Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke) as the prearranged signal for Jesus' arrest.
Modern usage of the term highlights the specific cruelty of using intimacy as a weapon. Judas's Kiss (Matthew 26:48–49; Mark 14:45) Judas Kiss
A "Judas Kiss" is a powerful metaphor for . It originates from the biblical account of Judas Iscariot identifying Jesus to soldiers with a kiss in the Garden of Gethsemane. ✝️ Biblical Origins The event is recorded in the Synoptic Gospels
: In first-century Israel, a kiss was a standard sign of respect, honor, and "brotherly love" between a student and a teacher. 🎭 Symbolic Meaning Judas Kiss
: Judas told the authorities, "The one I kiss is the man; arrest him".