Divine Lexicon

Term

communication of attributes

The exchange of attributes between Jesus' divine and human natures while the two natures remain distinct.

Filed underChristology

Definition

A term referring to the giving of certain attributes from Jesus' divine nature to his human nature and vice versa, though the two natures remain distinct.

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  1. 1.Wayne A. Grudem Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. 2nd ed.. (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic, 2020). 26C.3Original citation: Grudem, Wayne A. Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic, 2020, 26C.3.

Last revised August 14, 2026