Answers in The Bible

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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.