Mat 26:8 | Clarke | e4.org | Verse 8. His disciples ] One of them, viz. Judas . This mode of speaking was common among the Hebrews. So, , the thieves also , i.e. one of them. So, , some doubted , i.e. one , Thomas. See also ; ; , &c. By a figure called among rhetoricians enallage , the plural is put for the singular ; it is, however, possible that Judas, who made the objection, was followed in the sentiment by the rest of the disciples.

‏ Matthew 26:8

Verse 8. His disciples] One of them, viz. Judas. This mode of speaking was common among the Hebrews. So, Mt 27:44, the thieves also, i.e. one of them. So, Mt 28:17, some doubted, i.e. one, Thomas. See also Ge 8:4; Jud 12:7; Ne 6:7, &c. By a figure called among rhetoricians enallage, the plural is put for the singular; it is, however, possible that Judas, who made the objection, was followed in the sentiment by the rest of the disciples.