Lectionary Calendar
Sunday, December 22nd, 2024
the Fourth Week of Advent
the Fourth Week of Advent
advertisement
advertisement
advertisement
Attention!
StudyLight.org has pledged to help build churches in Uganda. Help us with that pledge and support pastors in the heart of Africa.
Click here to join the effort!
Click here to join the effort!
Bible Dictionaries
Hypostasis
1910 New Catholic Dictionary
Search for…
or Resource Toolbox
Additional Links
(Greek: hypo, under; histemi, stand)
Literally, that which lies beneath as basis or foundation. During the early Christian centuries the term was frequently used as synonymous with ousia (nature). The distinction between hypostasis and ousia was brought about gradually by the controversies concerning Christ and was definitely established by the Council of Chalcedon (451), which declared that in Christ the two natures are united in one person (hypostasis).
Copyright Statement
These files are public domain.
Text Courtesy of BibleSupport.com. Used by Permission.
These files are public domain.
Text Courtesy of BibleSupport.com. Used by Permission.
Bibliography Information
Entry for 'Hypostasis'. 1910 New Catholic Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ncd/h/hypostasis.html. 1910.
Entry for 'Hypostasis'. 1910 New Catholic Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ncd/h/hypostasis.html. 1910.
