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NASB | Philippians 2:7 but emptied Himself, taking the form of a bond-servant, and being made in the likeness of men. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Philippians 2:7 but emptied Himself [without renouncing or diminishing His deity, but only temporarily giving up the outward expression of divine equality and His rightful dignity] by assuming the form of a bond-servant, and being made in the likeness of men [He became completely human but was without sin, being fully God and fully man]. |
Subject: explain Kenosis |
Bible Note: Hi Emmaus, Your post spoke of distinguishing between "form" and "substance". I thank you for that thought which led me to consider the Greek words for "form". I plan to talk to Mommapbs about that soon. Another word for substance might be "essence" and so I offer this idea to you for thought or discussion. The thought of being of one mind, one accord, having the same love, being like-minded are the thoughts of Philippians 2:2 and it is suggested in verse 5, "Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus". John 10:30 came to my mind for comparison in that the Father and Son are of one "essence" and of a unity. John 10:30, "I and the Father are one." Phillipians 2:5, NKJ, "Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, who, being in the form of God/, did not consider it robbery (Or, something to be held onto to be equal) to be equal with God..." Jesus came in the form of a bond-servant, in the likeness of men, but in appearance He was a Man. He didn't wear a halo over His head, but in essence He was one with the Father. John 10:33, "The Jews answered Him, "For a good work we do not stone You, but for blasphemy; and because You, being a man [Man, NKJ], make Yourself/ out to be God." See Phil 2:5 above; the slash marks are mine for comparison/contrast. Thanks again for your thoughts. From the heart, Ray |