kenosis

(kĭ-nōˈsĭs)

noun
Christianity
The relinquishment of the form of God by Jesus in becoming man and suffering death.

Origin:

Origin: Late Greek kenōsis

Origin: , from Greek, an emptying

Origin: , from kenoun, to empty

Origin: , from kenos, empty

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Related Forms:

  • ke·notˈic (-nŏtˈĭk) adjective
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