Humiliation of Christ
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(Phil 2:8 ), seen in (1) his birth ( Galatians 4:4 ; Luke 2:7 ; John 1:46 ; Hebrews 2:9 ), (2) his circumstances, (3) his reputation ( Isaiah 53 ; Matthew 26:59 Matthew 26:67 ; Psalms 22:6 ; Matthew 26:68 ), (4) his soul ( Psalms 22:1 ; Matthew 4:1-11 ; Luke 22:44 ; Hebrews 2:17 Hebrews 2:18 ; 4:15 ), (5) his death ( Luke 23 ; John 19 ; Mark 15:24 Mark 15:25 ), (6) and his burial ( Isaiah 53:9 ; Matthew 27:57 Matthew 27:58 Matthew 27:60 ).
His humiliation was necessary (1) to execute the purpose of God ( Acts 2:23 Acts 2:24 ; Psalms 40:6-8 ), (2) fulfil the Old Testament types and prophecies, (3) satisfy the law in the room of the guilty ( Isaiah 53 ; Hebrews 9:12 Hebrews 9:15 ), procure for them eternal redemption, (4) and to show us an example.
M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition,
published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain, copy freely.
Bibliography InformationEaston, Matthew George. "Entry for Humiliation of Christ". "Easton's Bible Dictionary".