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Humiliation of Christ

Easton's Bible Dictionary

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(Philippians 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 26:59,67; Psalm 22:6; Matthew 26:68 ), (4) his soul (Psalm 22:1; Matthew 4:1-11; Luke 22:44; Hebrews 2:17,18; 4:15 ), (5) his death (Luke 23; John 19; Mark 15:24,25 ), (6) and his burial (Isaiah 53:9; Matthew 27:57,58,60 ).

His humiliation was necessary (1) to execute the purpose of God (Acts 2:23,24; Psalm 40:6-8 ), (2) fulfil the Old Testament types and prophecies, (3) satisfy the law in the room of the guilty (Isaiah 53; Hebrews 9:12,15 ), procure for them eternal redemption, (4) and to show us an example.

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These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.

Bibliography Information
Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Humiliation of Christ'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ebd/h/humiliation-of-christ.html. 1897.

Bible Dictionaries Humiliation of Christ

Easton's Bible Dictionary

Bible Dictionaries
Humiliation of Christ