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I Am That I Am

Definition "I Am That I Am" is the primary name God revealed to Moses at the burning bus…

I-Chabod

Definition Ichabod means "the glory has departed" or "where is the glory?" in Hebrew, de…

Ibhar

Overview Ibhar was one of the sons born to King David during his reign in Jerusalem. He …

Ibleam

Overview Ibleam was a city in ancient Israel located in the territory of Manasseh, west …

Ibneiah

Overview Ibneiah was a Benjamite leader during the period of Israel's restoration after …

Ibnijah

Overview Ibnijah (also spelled Ibneiah) was a descendant of Benjamin who lived during th…

Ibri

Overview Ibri (also spelled Ibhar) was one of the sons born to King David during his rei…

Ibzan

Overview Ibzan was a judge of Israel during the period of the judges, serving after Jeph…

Ice

Overview Ice in Scripture refers to frozen water that appears in biblical narratives pri…

Iconium

Overview Iconium was an important city in the region of Galatia (located in modern-day T…

Iconoclasm

Overview Iconoclasm refers to the destruction of religious images, idols, or representat…

Idalah

Overview Idalah is a town mentioned briefly in the Old Testament as one of the cities al…

Idbash

Overview Idbash was a man of Judah mentioned in the genealogical records of the Old Test…

Iddo

Overview Iddo refers to multiple individuals in Scripture, most notably a priest and scr…

Idleness

Overview Idleness in Scripture refers to a state of inactivity, laziness, or unwillingne…

Idleness and Sloth

Definition Idleness and sloth are closely related spiritual and moral conditions that des…

Idol

Overview An idol in Scripture refers to a physical object, image, or representation crea…

Idolatry

Overview Idolatry is the worship of false gods or the substitution of created things in …

Igal

Overview Igal was a military officer and loyal supporter of King David during the Israel…

Igdaliah

Overview Igdaliah was the father of Hanan, a man of God during the later period of Judah…

Igeal

Overview Igeal (also spelled Igal) was a biblical figure who served as one of the twelve…

Ignorance

Overview Ignorance in Scripture refers to the state of lacking knowledge, understanding,…

Ignorance of God

Definition Ignorance of God refers to the lack of knowledge, understanding, or recogniti…

Iim

Overview Iim is a name that appears in the Old Testament genealogies, mentioned as one of…

Ije-Abarim

Overview Ije-Abarim is a biblical place name that appears in the Old Testament as a loca…

Ijon

Overview Ijon was a city in northern Israel, located in the tribal territory of Naphtali…

Ikkesh

Overview Ikkesh was a warrior and military officer during the reign of King David of Isr…

Ilai

Overview Ilai was one of David's mighty men, a warrior of considerable skill and valor w…

Illyricum

Overview Illyricum was a Roman province located on the eastern shore of the Adriatic Sea…

Imagination

Overview Imagination in Scripture refers to the human capacity to conceive thoughts, dev…

Imla

Overview Imla was a prophet in ancient Israel during the reign of King Ahab in the ninth…

Immanuel

Overview Immanuel is a Hebrew name meaning "God with us," referring to Jesus Christ and s…

Immer

Overview Immer was a priestly family line during ancient Israel's temple service. The na…

Immortality

Overview Immortality in Scripture refers to the eternal, deathless nature of existence th…

Imna

Overview Imna was a descendant of Asher, one of the twelve tribes of Israel, mentioned i…

Imnah

Overview Imnah is a biblical name that appears in the genealogical records of ancient Is…

Impenitence

Overview Impenitence is the stubborn refusal to repent or turn away from sin, characteri…

Imports

Overview Imports in Scripture refer to goods, materials, and resources that ancient nati…

Imprisonment

Overview Imprisonment in Scripture refers to the confinement of individuals as punishmen…

Imrah

Overview Imrah (also spelled Imra) is a relatively obscure biblical figure mentioned in …

Imri

Overview Imri was a man mentioned in the genealogical records of the tribe of Judah duri…

Incense

Overview Incense in Scripture refers to aromatic substances burned in worship, primarily …

Incest

Overview Incest refers to sexual relations between close family members, including sibli…

Inconsistency

Overview Apparent inconsistencies in Scripture refer to passages that seem to contradict…

Indecision

Overview Indecision in Scripture refers to the spiritual and moral wavering that occurs …

India

Overview India, known in biblical and ancient texts as Hindustan or the region beyond th…

Industry

Overview Industry in Scripture refers to diligent labor, hard work, and industrious acti…

Indwelling of the Holy Spirit, the

Definition The indwelling of the Holy Spirit refers to the permanent residence of the th…

Infanticide

Overview Infanticide refers to the killing of infants or very young children, a practice…

Infidelity

Overview Infidelity in Scripture refers to the act of breaking marital covenant through …

Infirmity, Physical

Definition Physical infirmity in Scripture refers to bodily weakness, sickness, disease,…

Ingratitude

Overview Ingratitude is the failure or refusal to acknowledge and appreciate benefits re…

Ingratitude to God

Definition Ingratitude to God is the failure to recognize, acknowledge, and appreciate t…

Inheritance

Overview Inheritance in Scripture refers to the passing of property, blessings, and spir…

Injustice

Overview Injustice in Scripture refers to the violation of God's righteous standards thr…

Ink

Overview Ink in Scripture refers to the dark liquid substance used for writing on parchm…

Inkhorn

Overview An inkhorn is a small container used to hold ink for writing purposes in ancien…

Inn

Overview An inn in Scripture refers to a place of lodging or shelter for travelers, typi…

Innocency

Overview Innocency in Scripture refers to the state of being free from guilt, blame, or …

Innuendo

Overview Innuendo refers to indirect or subtle hints, insinuations, or implications that…