Kenosis
ke·no·sis n. Christianity The relinquishment of the form of God by Jesus in becoming man and suffering death.
Synonyms: none
Etymology: from Greek kenosis "an emptying," from kenoein "to empty," from PIE *ken- "empty." From Phil. ii:7. Related: Kenotic.
19 comments:
Now that's a good word to know!
Had not heard this one before. I'll tuck it away for further use.
I've never heard that one. That's an awesome word though. I want to use it in my writing now.
New word to me! Thanks.
so, basically, when Jesus took on human form he went through kenosis? Is there a word for when he took the form of God again, after Ascension?
I think that's how I understand this word.
Jamie Dement (LadyJai)
WriteBackwards
It was such a self-less thing to do, and to such benefit to mankind. I for one am grateful for kenosis!
tm
At first I thought it was going to be related to the Atkins diet. Ketosis or something like that when you deny your body carbs. But a good "Jesus" post is in line with most blogging people.
Kenosis is a word a christian like me is glad to learn.
Never heard that word before, but mighty glad it's there.
Never heard this word and I like it a lot!
I thought it was that old Jedi from Star Wars.
I feel like this should be an SAT bonus word.
Cath from Dramatics and Words
Nice! Never knew there was a word for it.
I didn't even know that there was a word for this. Thanks!
Synonyms; none. I like that kind of words. The sign of precision >:)
Cold As Heaven
I got nothing. :)
That is cool--never knew that!
Allison (Geek Banter)
Wow, I can't believe I'd never heard that word before. Thanks!
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The most famous passage regarding this concept is in Philippians. I teach a Bible study at my church, and our Sunday School is studying Philippians right now. Great choice!
Tina @ Life is Good
Co-host, April 2013 A-Z Challenge Blog
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