Immanuel
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.
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Immer
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
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
Imna was a descendant of Asher, identified as a son of Helem in the genealogical record.
Imnah
Imnah was the name of an Asherite, the firstborn son of Asher, and also of a Levite who served during Hezekiah’s reign.
IMNITES
The Imnites were descendants of Imnah, belonging to a family or clan associated with the tribe of Asher.
IMPART
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
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
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
Importable is an obsolete word meaning unbearable or impossible to bear. It describes something excessively heavy, severe, or difficult to endure.
IMPORTUNITY
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
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.
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