Answers in The Bible
Here are Bible-related topics that begin with the letter "I" along with brief explanations or references:
People:
Isaac – The son of Abraham and Sarah, and one of the patriarchs of Israel.
Ishmael – The son of Abraham and Hagar, regarded as the ancestor of many nations.
Isaiah – A major prophet known for his prophecies about the Messiah.
Ithamar – One of Aaron’s sons and a priest.
Places:
Israel – Both the name given to Jacob and the nation descended from him.
Irontown (Iron) – Associated with tools and construction in biblical times.
Concepts:
Idolatry – Worshiping idols or anything other than God; condemned throughout the Bible.
Inheritance – A key theme, representing both physical land and spiritual promises.
Intercession – The act of praying on behalf of others.
Immortality – Eternal life promised to believers in Christ.
Books of the Bible:
Isaiah – A book of prophecy addressing judgment and salvation, with many references to the coming Messiah.
Objects and Symbols:
Incense – Represents prayers rising to God, used in the Tabernacle and Temple worship.
Iron – Symbolic of strength and used in construction and weaponry in biblical times.
Ivory – A symbol of wealth and luxury, mentioned in descriptions of palaces and idolatrous practices.
Events:
Israel’s Exodus – The departure of the Israelites from Egypt under Moses’ leadership.
Israel’s division – The split of the kingdom into Israel (north) and Judah (south).
Isaac’s sacrifice – A test of Abraham’s faith when God asked him to offer Isaac.