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I AM THAT I AM. A name for God that emphasizes Idolatry was the result of darkened hearts (Is. 44:18-20;
the fact that He is the self-existing, eternal Creator (Ex. Ro. 1:21), demonic power (De. 32:17; 1 Co. 10:20; 2
3:14). By using the title “I Am,” the Lord Jesus Christ Co. 4:3-4), and God’s curse (Is. 44:17, 18; Ro. 1:21-24).
was claiming to be God, and the Jews understood this Idolaters are religious but lost, and they must hear the
and tried to stone Him (Jn. 8:56-59). All of the “I ams” gospel and be saved (Ac. 17:23-31; Ep. 2:1-3, 11-13; 1
of the Gospel of John are claims to deity (Jn. 6:35; Th. 1:9-10). The idolater will not inherit the kingdom of
8:12; 10:11; 14:6). [See God, Immanuel, Jehovah, Jesus God unless he is converted through faith in Jesus Christ
Christ.] (1 Co. 6:9-11). God warns Christians of the danger of
IBHAR (chooser). Ge. 30:34. idolatry (1 Co. 10:7; 2 Co. 10:14; 6:16, 17; 1 Jn. 5:21).
IBLEAM (place of victory). Jos. 17:11. Idolatry is a cause for church discipline (1 Co. 5:11).
IBNEIAH, IBNIJAH (Jehovah is builder). 1 Ch. 9:8. Idols and False Gods Mentioned in the Bible:
IBRI (passer over). 1 Ch. 24:27. Adrammelech (2 Ki. 17:31). An Assyrian sun god that
IBZAN (splendid). Ju. 12:8). was introduced into Samaria after the deportation of
Israel. Children were offered in sacrifice to this idol.
ICHABOD (without glory, the glory has departed). Annammelech (2 Ki. 17:31). An Assyrian moon
The son of Phinehas, grandson of Eli, was given this goddess that was introduced into Samaria after the
name because the ark of the covenant had been deportation of Israel. Children were offered as human
captured by the Philistines (1 Sa. 4:19-22). sacrifices.
ICONIUM (breast of sheep, image-like). The modern Ashima (2 Ki. 17:30). Worshiped under the image of
Konieh, on the central plateau of Asia Minor. This level a goat.
district was anciently called Lycaonia, or “domain of
Jove” (Young). Paul visited Iconium on his church- Ashtoreth (1 Ki. 11:33). Baal had a female
planting journeys (Ac. 13:51; 14:1, 19, 21; 16:2; 2 Ti. counterpart, known in Canaan as the goddess Ashtoreth
3:11). (Jud. 2:13; 1 Sa. 7:4). (Also spelled Ashtaroth,
IDALAH (memorial of God). Jos. 19:15. Ashteroth.) The goddess was sometimes represented by
a grove of trees rather than an image. Jezebel had 400
IDBASH (stout, fat one). 1 Ch. 4:3. prophets of Ashtoroth (1 Ki. 18:19). Ashtaroth’s symbols
IDDO. There are several different Iddos in the O.T. also included the star, the crescent moon, and the lion.
The meanings of their names are as follows: (1) Ashtaroth was worshipped by nations all across the
“festal” (1 Ki. 4:14; 2 Ch. 9:29; 12:15; 13:22). (2) ancient world and went by many names, including
“favorite” (1 Ch. 6:21; 27:21). (3) “opportune” (2 Ch. Astarte, Inanna, Baalat, Baalah, Ishtar, Isis, Anath, and
9:29; Ezr. 5:1; 6:14; Ne. 12:4,16; Ze. 1:1, 7). (4) Nana. She was the Greek goddess Aphrodite or Artemis
“honorable” (Ezr. 8:17). or Diana and the Roman goddess Venus. She was the
IDLE. Slothful; careless; lazy (Ex. 5:8; Pr. 19:15; Mt. goddess of sensual love, good fortune, and war. She was
12:36; 1 Ti. 5:13). [See Diligence, Employment, Labor, worshiped as the Queen of Heaven (Je. 44:17-19).
Sluggard.] Baal (1 Ki. 18:21). The chief god worshipped by the
IDOLATRY. The worship of false gods (Le. 19:4; people of Canaan. Baal worship is mentioned at least
26:1, 30; De. 29:17; 1 Sa. 15:23; 1 Ki. 15:12; 21:26; 2 150 times in Scripture and was a perpetual temptation
Ki. 17:12; 21:11, 21; 23:24; 2 Ch. 34:7; Ps. 96:5; 97:7; to Israel (Nu. 22:41; Ju. 2:13; 6:28-32; 1 Ki. 14:24;
106:36; 115:4; 135:15; Is. 2:8,18, 20; 10:10-11; 19:1; 16:31-32; 18:17-40; 2 Ki. 21:3; 2 Ch. 17:3; 21:6; Je.
45:16; Je. 50:2; Eze. 6:4-13; 8:10; 14:3-7; 16:36; 19:4-5). Many places were named after Baal worship,
18:6,12, 15; 20:7-39; 22:3-4; 23:7, 30, 37, 39, 49; including Baalpeor which refers to Baal worship on Mt.
30:13; 33:25; 36:18; 36:25; 37:23; 44:10, 12; Ho. 4:17; Peor (Nu. 23:28; 25:3). Baal was associated with the
8:4; 13:2; 14:8; Mi. 1:7; Hab. 2:18; Ze. 10:2; 13:2; Ac. worship of the sun, moon, and stars (2 Ki. 21:3). Baal
7:41; 15:20, 29; 17:16; 21:25; Ro. 2:22; 1 Co. 5:10, 11; was also associated with immorality (Nu. 25:1-18). The
6:9; 8:1, 4, 7, 10; 10:7, 19, 28; 12:2; 2 Co. 6:16; Ga. devil uses the lust of the flesh to draw men away from
5:20; Ep. 5:5; Col. 3:5; 1 Th. 1:9; 1 Pe. 4:3; 1 Jn. 5:21; God (1 Jn. 2:15-17). Baal worship involved child
Re. 2:14, 20; 9:20). Idolatry is the breaking of God’s sacrifice (Je. 19:5; 32:36). Baal priests worshipped in a
first commandment (Ex. 20:3-5). Idolatry originated demonic frenzy (1 Ki. 18:28). Ahab and Jezebel brought
with man’s unthankfulness toward God (Ro. 1:21-23). Baal worship into Israel (1 Ki. 16:30-33). Elijah

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