Philippians 2:8
And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.
अध्ययन टिप्पणी
Study Note
The christological hymn's descent reaches its nadir — 'and being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross' — by identifying the deepest humiliation as not death per se but crucifixion specifically. In the Roman world, crucifixion was reserved for slaves, rebels, and the socially contemptible — it was not merely painful but designed to maximize public shame. The phrase 'became obedient' (genomenos hypekoos) presents the cross not as something that happened to Jesus but as an act of obedience to the Father, connecting the cross to the divine will while affirming genuine human agency. The exaltation that follows (verses 9-11) makes the shame of the cross the precondition rather than the opposite of cosmic honor: the one who descended furthest is exalted highest, establishing a pattern that verse 3's community ethics are designed to embody.
अन्य अनुवाद
and being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, becoming obedient even unto death, yea, the death of the cross.
and in fashion having been found as a man, he humbled himself, having become obedient unto death--death even of a cross,
And being seen in form as a man, he took the lowest place, and let himself be put to death, even the death of the cross.
क्रॉस संदर्भ
His body shall not remain all night upon the tree, but thou shalt in any wise bury him that day; …
For dogs have compassed me: the assembly of the wicked have inclosed me: they pierced my hands and my feet.
Sacrifice and offering thou didst not desire; mine ears hast thou opened: burnt offering and sin offering hast thou not …
I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart.
The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.
The Lord God hath opened mine ear, and I was not rebellious, neither turned away back.
I gave my back to the smiters, and my cheeks to them that plucked off the hair: I hid not …
And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the …
And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be …
He went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass away …