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.
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