IN THE LORD (en Kurio): A favorite Pauline expression, denoting that intimate union and fellowship of the Christian with the Lord Jesus Christ which supplies the basis of all Christian relations and conduct, and the distinctive element in which the Christian life has its specific character. Compare the synonymous Pauline phrases, "in Christ," "in

IMRAH im'-ra (yimrah): A descendant of Asher (1 Chronicles 7:36). Copyright Statement These files are public domain. Bibliography Information Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. "Entry for 'IMRAH'". "International Standard Bible Encyclopedia". 1915.

IMPUTATION im-pu-ta'-shun: I. MEANING AND USE OF THE TERM II. THE THREEFOLD USE OF THE TERM IN THEOLOGY Original Sin, Atonement, Justification III. THE SCRIPTURAL BASIS OF THESE DOCTRINES 1. Imputation of Adam's Sin to His Posterity 2. Imputation of the Sins of His People to Christ 3. Imputation of the Righteousness of Christ to His People

IMPURITY im-pu'-ri-ti. See UNCLEANNESS. Copyright Statement These files are public domain. Bibliography Information Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. "Entry for 'IMPURITY'". "International Standard Bible Encyclopedia". 1915.

IMPRISONMENT im-priz'-'-n-ment. See PUNISHMENTS; PRISON. Copyright Statement These files are public domain. Bibliography Information Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. "Entry for 'IMPRISONMENT'". "International Standard Bible Encyclopedia". 1915.

IMPOSSIBLE im-pos'-i-b'-l (verb adunateo; adjective adunatos): "To be impossible" is the translation of adunateo, "to be powerless," "impotent" (Matthew 17:20; Luke 1:37, the Revised Version (British and American) "void of power") adunatos, "powerless," etc., is translated "impossible" Matthew 19:26; Mark 10:27; Luke 18:27; Hebrews 6:4,18; 11:6; "

IMPOTENT im'-po-tent (astheneo, adunatos): The verb signifies "to be without strength," and derivatives of it are used in John 5:3,7 the King James Version and Acts 4:9 to characterize the paralyzed man at Bethesda and the cripple at the Temple gate. For the same condition of the Lystra lame man the word adunatos is used, which is synonymous. In t

IMPOSITION OF HANDS im-po-zish'-un. See HANDS, IMPOSITION (LAYING ON) OF. Copyright Statement These files are public domain. Bibliography Information Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. "Entry for 'IMPOSITION OF HANDS'". "International Standard Bible Encyclopedia". 1915.

IMPORTABLE im-por'-ta-b'l (dusbastaktos): An obsolete word, meaning "unbearable" (Latin: im, "not," portabilis, "bearable") found in Pr Man, "Thine angry threatening (the Revised Version (British and American) "the anger of thy threatening") toward sinners is importable"; compare Rheims version, Matthew 23:4, "heavy burdens and importable"; Chauce

IMPORTUNITY im-por-tu'-ni-ti: Occurs only in Luke 11:8, where it is the rendering of anaideia (Westcott-Hort, anaidia). This Greek word implies an element of impudent insistence rising to the point of shamelessness which the English word "importunity" fails to express, thus weakening the argument of the parable, which is that if by shameless insis

IMPLEAD im-pled' (Acts 19:38 the King James Version, "Let them impIead one another"): "Implead" means "to sue at law," hence, the Revised Version (British and American) "Let them accuse one another." Court days are kept, let them prosecute the suit in court and not settle matters in riot. egkalein, means "to call in," "to call to account." Copyrig

IMPEDIMENT im-ped'-i-ment: Found in Mark 7:32, "had an impediment in his speech," as a translation of mogilalos, comparative of mogos, "toil" and lalos, "speech," i.e. one who speaks with difficulty. In the Septuagint the word is used as a translation of 'illem, "dumb" (Isaiah 35:6). Copyright Statement These files are public domain. Bibliography

IMPART im-part' (metadidomi, "to share"): "They .... imparted (the King James Version "added") nothing to me" (Galatians 2:6); that is, did not propose any correction or addition to my teaching. "That I may impart unto you some spiritual gift" (Romans 1:11) expresses the apostle's hope that the Roman believers may increase in faith and love throug

IMNAH im'-na (yimnah): (1) Eldest son of Asher (Genesis 46:17, the King James Version "Jimnah"; Numbers 26:44, the King James Version "Jimna"; 1 Chronicles 7:30). (2) A Levite of Hezekiah's time (2 Chronicles 31:14). Copyright Statement These files are public domain. Bibliography Information Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. "Entry for 'IMNA

IMNITES im'-nits (yimni): Descendants of IMNAH (q.v. (1)) (Numbers 26:44, the King James Version "Jimnites"). Copyright Statement These files are public domain. Bibliography Information Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. "Entry for 'IMNITES'". "International Standard Bible Encyclopedia". 1915.

IMNA im'-na (yimna`): A descendant of Asher (1 Chronicles 7:35). Copyright Statement These files are public domain. Bibliography Information Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. "Entry for 'IMNA'". "International Standard Bible Encyclopedia". 1915.

IMMUTABILITY; IMMUTABLE i-mu-ta-bil'-i-ti, i-mu'-ta-b'-l (ametathetos): Occurs in Hebrews 6:17,18 of the unchangeableness of the Divine counsel. It is the perfection of Yahweh that He changes not in character, will, purpose, aim (Malachi 3:6; so of Christ, Hebrews 13:8). See FAITHFULNESS; UNCHANGEABLE. Copyright Statement These files are public d

IMMORTAL; IMMORTALITY i-mor'-tal, im-or-tal'-i-ti (athanasia, 1 Corinthians 15:53; 1 Timothy 6:16, aphtharsia, literally, "incorruption," Romans 2:7; 1 Corinthians 15; 2 Timothy 1:10, aphthartos, literally, "incorruptible," Romans 1:23; 1 Corinthians 15:52; 1 Timothy 1:17): 1. Preliminary--Need of Definition and Distinction 2. Biblical Conception

IMMANUEL i-man'-u-el (`immanu'el): The name occurs but 3 times, twice in the Old Testament (Isaiah 7:14; 8:8), and once in the New Testament (Matthew 1:23). It is a Hebrew word signifying "God is with us." The form "Emmanuel" appears in Septuagint (Emmanouel). 1. Isaiah Rebukes Ahaz: In 735 BC Ahaz was king of Judah. The kingdom of Israel was al

IMLA; IMLAH im'-la (yimlah, "fullness"?): Father of the prophet Micaiah (1 Kings 22:8,9; 2 Chronicles 18:7,8). Copyright Statement These files are public domain. Bibliography Information Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. "Entry for 'IMLA; IMLAH'". "International Standard Bible Encyclopedia". 1915.