Bible Dictionary - Letter I, J, K

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Idle
The word Idle means to go through life without progression, to grow slowly in spirit without any effort to increase one's faith.
"Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger." - Proverbs 19:15

Idol
The word Idol means something that is worshiped as a god, a statue, possession, career, money are examples of an Idol.
"Their idols are silver and gold, the work of men's hands." - Psalm 115:4

Immoral
The word Immoral means to be dishonest, wicked, or corrupted.

Infirmity

The word Infirmity means a lack of strength, a flaw, or a minor illness.
"And when Jesus saw her, he called her to him, and said unto her, Woman, thou art loosed from thine infirmity." - Luke 13:12

Iniquity
The word Iniquity means an immoral act, a great injustice or extreme immorality.
"Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity." - II Timothy 2:19

Intercessor/Intercession
The word Intercessor/Intercession means someone who pleads for another, Jesus became the intercessor for all to be forgiven of their sins.
"Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us." - Romans 8:34

 

Jealous
The word jealous means to be envious, suspicious, or angry of others, things, or success. When used of God jealousy describes His anger toward those who are unfaithful or persecute His people.
"Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me." - Exodus 20:5

Jehovah
The word Jehovah means the Lord; God. This word is used by some Bible translators for the name of the covenant God of Israel. 
"And God spake unto Moses, and said unto him, I am the LORD: And I appeared unto Abraham, unto Isaac, and unto Jacob, by the name of God Almighty, but by my name JEHOVAH was I not known to them." - Exodus 6:2-3

Judge
The word Judge means a moderator, opinion, or ruling.
"For the Father judgeth no man, but hath committed all judgment unto the Son:" - John 5:22

Judgment
The word Judgment means Jesus' ruling on an individual, all will face judgment before Jesus and whether or not we have truly accepted Him.
"For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad." - II Corinthians 5:10

 

Keeper
The word Keeper refers to someone who guards or takes care of someone.
"But I will make them keepers of the charge of the house, for all the service thereof, and for all that shall be done therein." - Ezekiel 44:14

Kingdom of God
The phrase Kingdom of God is the eternal sovereignty or kingly rule of God manifested in it's acceptance by men on earth and the hope of the future. All who accept Jesus Christ as their Saviour become apart of the kingdom of God.
"Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God." -John 3:3

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