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Judas Kiss [Reliable]

: Judas told the authorities, "The one I kiss is the man; arrest him".

: Jesus famously replied, "Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?".

: He approached Jesus, saying "Greetings, Rabbi!" before kissing him.

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)

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