The concept of "emptied" in the Bible often refers to the act of making something void or devoid of its contents, significance, or power. This term is particularly significant in theological discussions concerning the nature and work of Jesus Christ, as well as in the broader context of spiritual and moral teachings.

Philippians 2:7
One of the most profound uses of the term "emptied" is found in Philippians 2:7, which describes the incarnation of Jesus Christ: "but emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in human likeness." This passage is central to the doctrine of kenosis, derived from the Greek word "kenoo," meaning "to empty." In this context, it signifies Christ's voluntary renunciation of His divine privileges and glory to become fully human while remaining fully divine. This self-emptying is seen as an act of humility and obedience to the will of the Father, emphasizing the sacrificial nature of Christ's mission on earth.

Old Testament Usage
In the Old Testament, the concept of being emptied is often associated with judgment and desolation. For example, in Isaiah 24:1, the prophet declares, "Behold, the LORD lays waste to the earth and makes it desolate; He twists its surface and scatters its inhabitants." Here, the imagery of the earth being emptied serves as a metaphor for divine judgment and the consequences of sin. Similarly, in Jeremiah 48:11, Moab is described as being "at ease from his youth, settled like wine on its dregs, not emptied from vessel to vessel," indicating complacency and impending judgment.

Spiritual and Moral Implications
The theme of being emptied also carries spiritual and moral implications for believers. In the Christian life, the call to self-denial and humility can be seen as a form of self-emptying. Jesus' teaching in Matthew 16:24, "If anyone would come after Me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me," reflects this principle. Believers are encouraged to empty themselves of pride, selfish desires, and worldly attachments to be filled with the Holy Spirit and to live a life that reflects Christ's example.

Application in Christian Living
The idea of being emptied is not only a theological concept but also a practical one. It challenges Christians to examine their lives and priorities, encouraging them to let go of anything that hinders their relationship with God. This process of spiritual emptying is often seen as a prerequisite for being filled with God's grace and power, enabling believers to serve others and advance the Kingdom of God effectively.

In summary, the concept of "emptied" in the Bible encompasses a range of meanings, from the profound theological implications of Christ's incarnation to the practical aspects of Christian discipleship. It serves as a reminder of the humility and sacrifice required to follow Christ and the transformative power of God's work in the lives of believers.(imp. & p. p.) of Empty.2758. kenoo -- to empty
... unreal. Cognate: 2758 -- properly, to out, render void; (passive) be emptied --
hence, , perceived as (Phil 2:7). See 2756 (). Word ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2758.htm - 7k7386. req -- empty, vain
... Word Origin from riq Definition empty, vain NASB Word Usage emptied (1), empty
(6), foolish ones (1), idle (1), satisfied (1), worthless (4). ...
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1809. dalal -- to hang, be low, languish
... wistfully (1), thin (1). bring low, dry up, be emptied, be not equal, fail,
be impoverished, be made thin. A primitive root (compare ...
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950. buqah -- emptiness
... 949, 950. buqah. 951 . emptiness. Transliteration: buqah Phonetic Spelling:
(boo-kaw') Short Definition: emptied. Word Origin from ...
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6168. arah -- to be naked or bare
... root Definition to be naked or bare NASB Word Usage defenseless* (1), emptied (1),
empty (1), laid bare (2), lay him open (1), leave (1), made naked (1), make ...
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7385a. riq -- to make empty, empty out
... root Definition to make empty, empty out NASB Word Usage draw (6), emptied (2),
empty (3), emptying (1), keep the unsatisfied (1), led (1), pour (2), purified ...
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5413. nathak -- to pour forth, be poured out
... Word Origin a prim. root Definition to pour forth, be poured out NASB Word Usage
emptied (2), melt (2), melted (3), pour (2), poured (11), rained (1). ...
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June 6. "He Emptied Himself" (Phil. Ii. 8, RV ).
... JUNE 6. "He emptied Himself" (Phil. ii. 8, RV). "He emptied Himself"
(Philippians 2:8, RV). The first step to the righteousness ...
/.../simpson/days of heaven upon earth /june 6 he emptied himself.htm

He Shows the Falsehood of Eunomius' Calumnious Charge that the ...
... Book V. Section 4. He shows the falsehood of Eunomius' calumnious charge that the
great Basil had said that "man was emptied to become man," and demonstrates ...
/.../gregory/gregory of nyssa dogmatic treatises etc/section 4 he shows the.htm

Death was Weeping for Her, Even for Sheol, when He Saw Her ...
... Hymn XXXVII. Death was weeping for her, even for Sheol, when he saw her
treasury that it was emptied. 1. Death was weeping for her ...
/.../hymns and homilies of ephraim the syrian/hymn xxxvii death was weeping.htm

Argument --That the Same Divine Majesty is in Christ, He once More ...
... that passage in the apostle: "Who, although He was in the form of God, did not think
it robbery that He should be equal with God; but emptied Himself, taking ...
/.../chapter xxii argumentthat the same.htm

Then Returning to the Words of Peter, "God Made Him Lord and ...
... For if it is not of the Word Who was in the beginning and was God that the blessed
Peter speaks, but of Him Who was seen,' and Who emptied Himself,' as Basil ...
/.../gregory/gregory of nyssa dogmatic treatises etc/section 4 then returning to.htm

He Then Explains the Phrase of S. Peter, "Him God Made Lord and ...
... two Christs and two Lords; for he says that it was not the Word Who was in the
beginning Whom God made Lord and Christ, but He Who emptied Himself to take the ...
/.../gregory/gregory of nyssa dogmatic treatises etc/section 2 he then explains.htm

On the Same Words of the Gospel, Matt. xxii. 42
... "But He emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in the ... He "emptied
Himself," He "humbled himself." Though He was God, He appeared as man. ...
/.../sermons on selected lessons of the new testament/sermon xlii on the same.htm

July the Fourth Emptying Oneself
... JULY The Fourth EMPTYING ONESELF. "He emptied Himself." "Philippians
2:1-11. In Mr. Silvester Horne's garden a very suggestive ...
/.../my daily meditation for the circling year/july the fourth emptying oneself.htm

Philippians ii. 11-May
... mind in you which was also in Christ Jesus: who, being in the form of God, counted
it not a prize to be on an equality with God; but emptied Himself, taking ...
/.../homily vii philippians ii 11-may.htm

We must Consider the Fact, which Comes First, and So in Order ...
... before it was born of Mary, and that it is this soul which "being in the form of
God thought it not robbery to be equal with God, but emptied itself and took ...
/.../12 we must consider the.htm

Emptied (20 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Emptied (20 Occurrences). ... Philippians 2:7 but emptied himself,
taking the form of a servant, being made in the likeness of men. ...
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Emptier
... the Revised Version (British and American) has "empty" for "vain" (Ephesians 5:6),
"emptied himself" for "made himself of no reputation" (Philippians 2:7 ...
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Person (807 Occurrences)
... by the King James Version, He "made himself of no reputation"; but quite misleading
by the Revised Version (British and American), He "emptied himself"), but ...
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Empty (84 Occurrences)
... the Revised Version (British and American) has "empty" for "vain" (Ephesians 5:6),
"emptied himself" for "made himself of no reputation" (Philippians 2:7 ...
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Supervisors (5 Occurrences)
... 2 Kings 22:9 Shaphan the scribe came to the king, and brought the king word again,
and said, "Your servants have emptied out the money that was found in the ...
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Secretary (34 Occurrences)
... 2 Kings 22:9 Shaphan the scribe came to the king, and brought the king word again,
and said, "Your servants have emptied out the money that was found in the ...
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Scribe (55 Occurrences)
... 2 Kings 22:9 Shaphan the scribe came to the king, and brought the king word again,
and said, "Your servants have emptied out the money that was found in the ...
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Lap (12 Occurrences)
... and said, So God shake out every man from his house, and from his labor, that
performeth not this promise; even thus be he shaken out, and emptied" (Nehemiah ...
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Workmen (52 Occurrences)
... 2 Kings 22:9 Shaphan the scribe came to the king, and brought the king word again,
and said, "Your servants have emptied out the money that was found in the ...
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Jar (45 Occurrences)
... (See NAS RSV NIV). Genesis 24:20 She hurried, and emptied her pitcher into the trough,
and ran again to the well to draw, and drew for all his camels. ...
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