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.
Iram
People & Groups - Old Testament
Iram was an Edomite chief or tribal leader descended from Seir and associated with Mount Seir.
Irha-heres
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Irha-heres is a reading of Isaiah 19:18, understood by some manuscripts as “city of destruction” and by others as “city of the sun.” It may refer to Heliopolis in Egypt.
Iri
People & Groups - Old Testament
Iri, also called Ir, was a Benjamite descendant of Bela.
Irijah
People & Groups - Old Testament
Irijah was a captain at the Benjamin Gate in Jerusalem. He arrested Jeremiah, accusing him of intending to desert to the Chaldeans.
Irnahash
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Irnahash was a place-name in the genealogical records of Judah, probably meaning “serpent city.” Its precise location is unknown.
Iron
Agriculture & Daily Life - Both
Iron was a known metal used for tools, weapons, building, and trade in biblical times. Scripture also uses it figuratively for strength, hardship, oppression, and firm rule.
Irpeel
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Irpeel was an unidentified city allotted to the tribe of Benjamin.
Irrigation
Agriculture & Daily Life - Old Testament
Irrigation is the watering of cultivated land through channels, reservoirs, wells, or lifting devices. It was especially important for gardens and summer crops in the lands of the Bible.
Irshemesh
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Irshemesh was a town allotted to the tribe of Dan, probably identical with Beth-shemesh.
Iru
People & Groups - Old Testament
Iru was identified as the eldest son of Caleb. Some textual evidence suggests the name may instead be read as Ir.
Isaac
People & Groups - Both
Isaac was the son of Abraham and Sarah, the child of promise, and father of Esau and Jacob. His near-offering by Abraham became a prominent example of faith and obedience.
Isaiah
People & Groups - Old Testament
Isaiah son of Amoz was a major prophet of Judah who ministered during the reigns of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah. He proclaimed God’s judgment and salvation and spoke extensively of the coming Messiah.
Isaiah, Book Of
Scripture - Old Testament
The Book of Isaiah contains prophetic messages concerning Judah, Israel, surrounding nations, judgment, restoration, and the Messiah. Its later chapters especially proclaim comfort, redemption, and God’s salvation.
Isaiah, The Book of
Scripture - Old Testament
The Book of Isaiah records Isaiah’s prophecies, historical events from Hezekiah’s reign, warnings against sin and foreign powers, and promises of the Messiah, restoration, and salvation.
Iscah
People & Groups - Old Testament
Iscah was the daughter of Haran and sister of Milcah and Lot. A later Jewish tradition identified her with Sarai, but the biblical text does not establish that identification.
Iscariot
People & Groups - New Testament
Iscariot is the designation associated with Judas, the disciple who betrayed Jesus. It is commonly understood as referring to his connection with Kerioth.
Ish-bosheth
People & Groups - Old Testament
Ish-bosheth, originally called Eshbaal, was a son of Saul who was made king over much of Israel after Saul’s death. He reigned from Mahanaim for two years before being murdered by his own captains.
ISH-SECHEL
People & Groups - Old Testament
Ish-sechel, meaning “man of discretion,” was a Levite brought to Ezra from Casiphia to serve in the house of God. He is mentioned only in Ezra 8:18.
Ishbah
People & Groups - Old Testament
Ishbah was a man of Judah and the father of Eshtemoa, mentioned in the genealogical records.
Ishbak
People & Groups - Old Testament
Ishbak was a son of Abraham by Keturah. His descendants likely formed an Arabian tribe, though their later identification is uncertain.
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