Definition and Context
Humiliation in the biblical context often refers to the state of being humbled or brought low, either by one's own actions, the actions of others, or by divine intervention. It is a condition that can lead to repentance, spiritual growth, and a deeper reliance on God. The Bible presents both the negative aspects of humiliation, such as shame and disgrace, and the positive outcomes, such as humility and restoration.

Old Testament References
In the Old Testament, humiliation is frequently associated with the consequences of sin and disobedience. For example, in Deuteronomy 8:2-3, God humbles the Israelites during their wilderness journey to test and teach them reliance on Him: "Remember that the LORD your God led you all the way these forty years in the wilderness, so that He might humble you and test you in order to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep His commandments."

The account of King Nebuchadnezzar in Daniel 4 is a vivid illustration of divine humiliation. Nebuchadnezzar is humbled by God, losing his sanity and living like an animal until he acknowledges God's sovereignty: "But at the end of those days, I, Nebuchadnezzar, lifted up my eyes to heaven, and my sanity was restored to me. Then I blessed the Most High and praised and glorified Him who lives forever" (Daniel 4:34).

New Testament References
In the New Testament, Jesus Christ exemplifies the ultimate act of voluntary humiliation. Philippians 2:7-8 describes how Jesus "emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross." This act of humility is central to the Christian faith, demonstrating the path to exaltation through self-sacrifice and obedience to God.

The Apostle Paul also speaks of personal humiliation in the context of spiritual discipline and growth. In 2 Corinthians 12:7, Paul refers to a "thorn in the flesh" given to him to prevent pride: "To keep me from becoming conceited because of these surpassingly great revelations, there was given me a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me."

Theological Implications
Humiliation, when understood as a divine tool, serves to refine and purify believers. It is a means by which God draws individuals closer to Himself, fostering a spirit of humility and dependence on His grace. James 4:10 encourages believers to embrace this process: "Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will exalt you."

Practical Application
Believers are called to respond to humiliation with a heart of repentance and submission to God's will. The biblical narrative encourages viewing humiliation not as a mere consequence of failure but as an opportunity for spiritual renewal and transformation. In a world that often equates success with pride and self-sufficiency, the biblical perspective on humiliation offers a countercultural path to true exaltation through humility and faith in God.(imp. & p. p.) of Humiliate.2617b. kataischuno -- to put to shame, to disgrace
... Word Origin from kata and aischuno Definition to put to shame, to disgrace NASB
Word Usage disappoint (1), disappointed (3), disgraces (2), humiliated (1), put ...
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1870. epaischunomai -- to be ashamed (of)
... 153, "disgrace") -- properly, , like someone "singled out" because they placed their
confidence or support ("believed the big lie"); to be ashamed ( humiliated ...
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5011. tapeinos -- low-lying, fig. lowly, hence lowly in spirit
... Of uncertain derivation; depressed, ie (figuratively) humiliated (in circumstances
or disposition) -- base, cast down, humble, of low degree (estate), lowly. ...
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3637. kalam -- to be humiliated
... 3636, 3637. kalam. 3638 . to be humiliated. Transliteration: kalam Phonetic
Spelling: (kaw-lawm') Short Definition: humiliated. Word Origin a prim. ...
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4355. makak -- to be low or humiliated
... 4354, 4355. makak. 4356 . to be low or humiliated. Transliteration: makak Phonetic
Spelling: (maw-kak') Short Definition: low. Word Origin a prim. ...
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2659. chapher -- to be abashed or ashamed
... chapher. 2660 . to be abashed or ashamed. Transliteration: chapher Phonetic Spelling:
(khaw-fare') Short Definition: humiliated. Word Origin a prim. ...
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3667. Kna'an -- a son of Ham, also his desc. and their land West ...
... Canaan, merchant, traffic From kana'; humiliated; Kenaan, a son a Ham; also the
country inhabited by him -- Canaan, merchant, traffick. see HEBREW kana'. ...
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Happiness Deriving from Perfect Uniformity.
... want whatever kind of weather God wants, and because I do, he gives me the harvests
I want [35] ." If souls resigned to God's will are humiliated, says Salvian ...
/.../de liguori/uniformity with gods will/3 happiness deriving from perfect.htm

Putting Clouds Over the Sun
... unbearable. He made no defense, but he went out of that room with an aching heart,
humiliated and wronged. ... this. He feels humiliated and hurt. ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/naylor/heart talks/talk fourteen putting clouds over.htm

Letter xxiv (Circa AD 1126) to Oger, Regular Canon
... from the way of humiliation. For if you do not allow yourself to be humiliated,
you cannot attain to humility. It is a benefit to ...
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The Crown Book
... personal touch. But He is rejected by the nation, and goes to the Cross,
yet still as a King,"a humiliated, crucified King. In ...
/.../gordon/quiet talks on the crowned christ of revelation/ii the crown book.htm

The Kingdom of Judah.
... 2) The invasion of Judah by Sennacherib, king of Assyria who at first humiliated
Hezekiah, but later, was destroyed by divine intervention and Jerusalem saved. ...
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In Galilee at the Time of Our Lord
... But the latter was sufficiently humiliated to reply, with a mixture of Eastern
deference and Jewish modesty, "Let Jannai himself give thanks in his own house ...
/.../edersheim/sketches of jewish social life/chapter 3 in galilee at.htm

The Epistle to the Philippians
... the Philippians to strive after unity by exercising the necessary self-denial, 1:
27"2: 4; points them to the pattern of Christ, who humiliated himself and ...
/.../drummond/introduction to the new testament/the epistle to the philippians.htm

Meanwhile a Somewhat Embarrassing Interview had Taken Place ...
... these days by the members of a useless and degenerate apostasy!" Whereupon the young
man had left his presence abashed, puzzled, and humiliated; but scarcely ...
/.../corelli/the master-christian/iii meanwhile a somewhat embarrassing.htm

The Glory of the Trinity
... For what is more wholesome for you and me, and any man, than to be humiliated"humbled"
and brought to our own level"that all may see who, what, and where ...
/.../kingsley/all saints day and other sermons/sermon xvi the glory of.htm

But Maximian, who Knew the Outrageous Temper of Galerius...
... his remaining soldiers begun to waver, when Galerius, dreading a fate like that
of Severus, and having his haughty spirit broken and humiliated, threw himself ...
/.../of the manner in which the persecutors died/chap xxvii but maximian who.htm

Nicanor (1 Occurrence)
... the thrice-accursed Nicanor," having in overweening pride invited a thousand
slavedealers to accompany him to buy the Jewish captives, was humiliated, and his ...
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Humiliated (25 Occurrences)
... (imp. & pp) of Humiliate. Multi-Version Concordance Humiliated (25 Occurrences). ...
(See NIV). Luke 23:11 Herod with his soldiers humiliated him and mocked him. ...
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Nabathaeans
... Antony made a present of part of Malchus' territory to Cleopatra, and the Nabatean
kingdom was further humiliated by disastrous defeat in the war against Herod ...
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Nabataeans
... Antony made a present of part of Malchus' territory to Cleopatra, and the Nabatean
kingdom was further humiliated by disastrous defeat in the war against Herod ...
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Jehoahaz (22 Occurrences)
... Jehoahaz as sole ruler may be dated about 825 BC 2. Low Condition of the Kingdom:
When Jehoahaz came to the throne, he found a discouraged and humiliated people ...
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Luxurious (9 Occurrences)
... (WEY DBY). Luke 23:11 Herod with his soldiers humiliated him and mocked him. Dressing
him in luxurious clothing, they sent him back to Pilate. (WEB). ...
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Treating (9 Occurrences)
... Treating (9 Occurrences). Luke 23:11 Herod with his soldiers humiliated him and
mocked him. Dressing him in luxurious clothing, they sent him back to Pilate. ...
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Treated (69 Occurrences)
... him away empty. (WEB KJV WEY WBS NAS RSV NIV). Luke 23:11 Herod with his
soldiers humiliated him and mocked him. Dressing him in ...
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Ridiculed (12 Occurrences)
... (WEB). Luke 23:11 Herod with his soldiers humiliated him and mocked him. Dressing
him in luxurious clothing, they sent him back to Pilate. (See NIV). ...
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Elegant (2 Occurrences)
... Elegant (2 Occurrences). Luke 23:11 Herod with his soldiers humiliated him and mocked
him. Dressing him in luxurious clothing, they sent him back to Pilate. ...
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