Bible Dictionary
Explore biblical people, places, events, objects, ideas, and other terms. Search the dictionary directly, browse alphabetically, or narrow the list by category or Testament.
Imnah
People & Groups - Old Testament
Imnah was the name of an Asherite, the firstborn son of Asher, and also of a Levite who served during Hezekiah’s reign.
IMNITES
People & Groups - Old Testament
The Imnites were descendants of Imnah, belonging to a family or clan associated with the tribe of Asher.
IMPART
Christian Life - New Testament
To impart means to share, give, or communicate something. Paul used the term for sharing spiritual benefit through his teaching and for giving himself sacrificially in service to believers.
IMPEDIMENT
Jesus Christ - New Testament
An impediment is a difficulty or defect that hinders speech. In Mark 7:32 it describes a man who spoke with difficulty and was healed by Jesus.
IMPLEAD
Government & Society - New Testament
To implead means to bring a legal accusation or sue at law. In Acts 19:38 the term refers to taking a dispute before the proper court rather than settling it through a riot.
IMPORTABLE
Other - Both
Importable is an obsolete word meaning unbearable or impossible to bear. It describes something excessively heavy, severe, or difficult to endure.
IMPORTUNITY
Worship & Prayer - New Testament
Importunity means persistent and shameless insistence in asking. Jesus used this idea in the parable of the friend at midnight to encourage earnest, persevering prayer.
IMPOSSIBLE
Doctrine & Theology - Both
Impossible means beyond human power or ability. Scripture teaches that nothing consistent with God’s nature and purpose is impossible for Him, while God cannot lie or act contrary to His character.
Imputation
Doctrine & Theology - Both
Imputation is the reckoning or charging of something to a person’s account. In Christian theology it describes Adam’s sin reckoned to humanity, believers’ sins borne by Christ, and Christ’s righteousness counted for believers.
Imrah
People & Groups - Old Testament
Imrah was a descendant of Asher, belonging to the family of Zophah.
IMRI
People & Groups - Old Testament
Imri was the name of a Judahite and also of the father of Zaccur, a man who helped rebuild Jerusalem’s wall under Nehemiah.
IN
Other - Both
In is a preposition expressing location, time, condition, association, means, or other relationships. Biblical translations sometimes render the underlying Hebrew or Greek expressions with words such as “by,” “among,” “upon,” or “through.”
IN THE LORD
Jesus Christ - New Testament
“In the Lord” describes the believer’s union and fellowship with Jesus Christ. It marks the source, character, and sphere of Christian conduct, unity, service, and relationships.
Incarnation
Jesus Christ - New Testament
The incarnation is the gracious act by which the eternal Son took human nature. Jesus Christ is one divine Person with both divine and human natures, united without confusion or separation.
Incense
Worship & Prayer - Both
Incense was a fragrant mixture burned in Israel’s tabernacle and temple worship according to God’s prescribed directions. Its rising fragrance symbolized prayer offered before God.
INCONTINENCY
Sin & Judgment - New Testament
Incontinency means lack of self-control, especially sexual self-control. In 1 Corinthians 7:5 it refers to unchastity or inability to exercise continence within marriage.
INCREASE
Agriculture & Daily Life - Both
Increase means growth or increase in quantity. Scripture uses it for crops, offspring, herds, wealth, and the spiritual growth of believers and the church.
India
Places & Geography - Old Testament
India is mentioned in Esther as the eastern limit of the Persian king’s dominion. The biblical reference most likely concerns the region around the Indus River, including the Punjab.
INDITE
Worship & Prayer - Old Testament
Indite is an obsolete word meaning to compose or pour out in writing. In Psalm 45 it describes the heart overflowing with a good and noble matter.
INFIRMITY
Christian Life - Both
Infirmity may mean bodily sickness, physical weakness, or moral and spiritual weakness. Scripture also uses the term for human frailty that calls for compassion and help.
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