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.
Igeal
People & Groups - Old Testament
Igeal, also written Igal, was a descendant of David through the royal line and a son of Shemaiah.
IGNORANCE
Doctrine & Theology - Both
Ignorance is lack of knowledge or understanding and may include unwitting error. Scripture distinguishes excusable ignorance from willful rejection of known truth, while teaching that increased light brings increased responsibility.
Iim
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Iim was the name of a city in southern Judah and also a station where the Israelites camped during their wilderness journey. The name means “ruins.”
Ije-abarim
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Ije-abarim was a wilderness station of the Israelites, located on the border of Moab during their journey from Egypt to Canaan.
Ijeabarim
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Ijeabarim was a later encampment of Israel in the wilderness, near the southeastern boundary of Moab.
Ijon
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Ijon was a town in the territory of Naphtali in northern Israel. It was captured first by Ben-hadad of Syria and later by Tiglath-pileser of Assyria.
Ikkesh
People & Groups - Old Testament
Ikkesh was a Tekoite and the father of Ira, one of David’s renowned warriors.
Ilai
People & Groups - Old Testament
Ilai was an Ahohite and one of David’s chief warriors. He is also called Zalmon in the parallel account.
Illyricum
Places & Geography - New Testament
Illyricum was a Roman district east and northeast of the Adriatic Sea. Paul preached the gospel as far as its region or frontier during his missionary ministry.
Image
Doctrine & Theology - Both
In Scripture, image can refer to an idol, humanity made in God’s image, or Christ as the unique image and perfect revelation of the invisible God. Human beings retain this created dignity, while believers are renewed into Christ’s likeness.
Imagery
Objects & Symbols - Old Testament
Imagery refers to carved or pictured representations. In Ezekiel 8:12 it describes images in hidden chambers that were associated with idolatrous worship.
IMAGES
Sin & Judgment - Both
Images are visible representations or symbols associated with supernatural beings or powers. Scripture condemns treating images as objects of worship or as means of honoring false gods, while distinguishing such idolatry from ordinary artistic decoration.
IMAGINE
Sin & Judgment - Both
To imagine means to think, devise, meditate on, or plan. In biblical usage it often refers to forming schemes, especially wrongful plans, though it may also describe meditation or reflection.
IMALCUE
People & Groups - Inter-testament
Imalkue was an Arabian prince entrusted with the upbringing of the young Antiochus. He was persuaded to support the boy’s claim during the political struggles recorded in 1 Maccabees.
Imla
People & Groups - Old Testament
Imla was the father of Micaiah, the prophet who spoke before Ahab and Jehoshaphat. The parallel account gives the name as Imlah.
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION, THE
Doctrine & Theology - Inter-testament
The Immaculate Conception is the Roman Catholic doctrine that Mary was preserved from original sin from the first moment of her conception. It is distinct from the virgin birth of Jesus and is not explicitly taught in Scripture.
Immanuel
Jesus Christ - Both
Immanuel means “God with us.” The name appears in Isaiah’s prophecy and is applied by Matthew to Jesus the Messiah, whose birth manifests God’s presence with humanity.
Immer
People & Groups - Old Testament
Immer was the name of a priestly family and of a priest connected with Jeremiah’s ministry. It also designated a place or group among the returnees from Babylon.
Immortality
Death & Afterlife - Both
Immortality is continued existence beyond death. Scripture presents this hope in the Old Testament and brings it into fuller light through Christ’s resurrection and the gospel.
Imna
People & Groups - Old Testament
Imna was a descendant of Asher, identified as a son of Helem in the genealogical record.
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