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.
Ibhar
People & Groups - Old Testament
Ibhar was one of David’s sons, born in Jerusalem.
IBIS
Agriculture & Daily Life - Old Testament
The ibis is a sacred bird of Egypt and may be the bird referred to by the Hebrew term translated “owl” in Isaiah 34:11. The identification is uncertain, with “bittern” also suggested.
Ibleam
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Ibleam was a city assigned to Manasseh, though the Canaanites remained there. It was near the route where King Ahaziah was wounded while fleeing from Jehu, and it was also called Bileam.
Ibneiah
People & Groups - Old Testament
Ibneiah was a Benjamite, son of Jeroham, listed among the inhabitants of Jerusalem after the exile.
Ibnijah
People & Groups - Old Testament
Ibnijah was a Benjamite and the father of Reuel, listed among the families associated with Jerusalem.
Ibri
People & Groups - Old Testament
Ibri was a Merarite Levite descended from Jaaziah and belonging to the Levitical divisions organized in David’s time.
IBSAM
People & Groups - Old Testament
Ibsam was a descendant of Issachar and a member of the family of Tola.
Ibzan
People & Groups - Old Testament
Ibzan was the tenth judge of Israel. He judged for seven years, came from Bethlehem, and was buried there after arranging marriages for his many sons and daughters.
Ice
Agriculture & Daily Life - Old Testament
Ice is rare in the ordinary climate of Palestine but appears in Scripture as evidence of God’s power over creation. It is also used figuratively of the coldness or unreliability of certain streams.
Ichabod
People & Groups - Old Testament
Ichabod was the son of Phinehas and grandson of Eli. His mother named him “no glory” when the ark was captured and Eli and Phinehas died, declaring that the glory had departed from Israel.
Iconium
Places & Geography - New Testament
Iconium was a city of Asia Minor visited by Paul and Barnabas. A church was established there despite opposition, and Paul later strengthened the believers; the city is identified with modern Konya.
Idalah
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Idalah was a town in the territory of Zebulun, listed with Shimron and Bethlehem. Its precise location is uncertain.
Idbash
People & Groups - Old Testament
Idbash was a man of Judah and one of the sons of the father of Etam.
Iddo
People & Groups - Old Testament
Iddo is the name of several biblical men, including Levites, military officers, a royal ancestor, a priest, and a prophet or seer whose writings recorded events in the reigns of Solomon, Rehoboam, and Abijah.
Idol
Sin & Judgment - Both
An idol is an image or created object treated as a god or worshiped in place of the true God. Scripture uses the term for carved, molded, painted, or household images and repeatedly exposes their powerlessness.
Idolatry
Sin & Judgment - Both
Idolatry is giving worship, trust, or devotion belonging to God to a created thing, false deity, image, or human desire. Scripture condemns it as unfaithfulness to God; the New Testament also applies the idea to covetousness.
Idumaea
Places & Geography - Both
Idumaea is the Greek form of Edom, the region and people descended from Esau.
Idumea
Places & Geography - Both
Idumea is another form of Edom, meaning the land or people associated with Esau.
Igal
People & Groups - Old Testament
Igal is the name of three men: a spy from Issachar, one of David’s warriors from Zobah, and a descendant of David’s royal line.
Igdaliah
People & Groups - Old Testament
Igdaliah was the father or ancestor of Hanan, whose family had a chamber in the temple during Jeremiah’s time.
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