Bible Dictionary
Humiliation of Christ
Christ’s humiliation included His humble birth, earthly suffering, rejection, temptation, crucifixion, and burial. He willingly humbled Himself to fulfill God’s purpose, accomplish redemption, and provide an example of obedience.
Definition
The humiliation of Christ comprises His lowly birth, humble circumstances, rejection, suffering, temptation, death, and burial. It was a willing descent into the conditions of earthly weakness and sorrow in fulfillment of God’s purpose.
Biblical Usage
Christ’s humiliation fulfilled Old Testament types and prophecies, satisfied the law on behalf of the guilty, and procured eternal redemption. It also provides an example of obedience. The subject is especially connected with His self-humbling unto death.
Scripture References
Philippians 2:8
Galatians 4:4
Luke 2:7
John 1:46
Hebrews 2:9
Isaiah 53
Matthew 26:59
Matthew 26:67
Psalms 22:6
Matthew 26:68
Psalms 22:1
Matthew 4:1-11
Luke 22:44
Hebrews 2:17
Hebrews 2:18
Luke 23
John 19
Mark 15:24
Mark 15:25
Isaiah 53:9
Matthew 27:57
Matthew 27:58
Matthew 27:60
Acts 2:23
Acts 2:24
Psalms 40:6-8
Hebrews 9:12
Hebrews 9:15
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
(Phil. 2:8), seen in (1) his birth (Gal. 4:4; Luke 2:7; John 1:46; Heb. 2:9), (2) his circumstances, (3) his reputation (Isa. 53; Matt. 26:59, 67; Ps. 22:6; Matt. 26:68), (4) his soul (Ps. 22:1; Matt. 4:1-11; Luke 22:44; Heb. 2:17, 18; 4:15), (5) his death (Luke 23; John 19; Mark 15:24, 25), (6) and his burial (Isa. 53:9; Matt. 27:57, 58, 60). His humiliation was necessary (1) to execute the purpose of God (Acts 2:23, 24; Ps. 40:6-8), (2) fulfil the Old Testament types and prophecies, (3) satisfy the law in the room of the guilty (Isa. 53; Heb. 9:12, 15), procure for them eternal redemption, (4) and to show us an example.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>hu-mil-i-a'-shun (Ac 8:33; Php 2:8).</p><p>See KENOSIS; PERSON OF CHRIST.</p>