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No. 6,109 in Swedish

kenosis

"Kenosis" is not originally Swedish but a theological term from Greek, meaning the act of self-emptying or renunciation of one's own will to become fully receptive to God's divine will.

In a sentence

  • Kenosis är ett teologiskt begrepp som beskriver självutgivelse.

    Kenosis is a theological term that describes self-emptying.

    Used as a noun defined as the concept in theology.

  • Genom sin kenosis visade han sin ödmjukhet.

    Through his kenosis, he demonstrated his humility.

    Used to express an act or state of self-emptying or humility.

  • Kenosis kan ses i berättelsen om hans offer.

    Kenosis can be seen in the story of his sacrifice.

    Used to describe the presence or manifestation of self-emptying in narratives or actions.

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