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IMPUDENT - INFIRMITY

IMPUDENT. Shameless; lacking modesty; bold with the India conquered by Alexander the Great (Es. 1:1;
contempt of others (Pr. 7:13; Eze. 2:4; 3:7). [See 8:9) (Young).
Humble, Impenitence, Modesty, Presumption, Pride, INDIGNATION. Anger; contempt; disgust;
Repentance, Stiffhearted, Stubborn.] abhorrence; the anger of a superior (Ne. 4:1; Es. 5:9;
IMPUTE. To put on someone’s account; to reckon; to Da. 11:30; Mt. 20:24; 26:8; Lk. 13:14; Ac. 5:17). The
lay to one’s charge. This is what God does for those who Hebrew word zaam is translated “indignation” 20 times
trust Jesus Christ. Christ’s righteousness is imputed to (Ps. 69:24; 78:49; 102:10; Is. 10:5, 25; 13:5; 26:20;
the Christian (Ro. 4:6, 11, 22-24; 2 Co. 5:19; Ja. 2:23). 30:27; Je. 10:10; 15:17; 50:25; La. 2:6; Eze. 21:31;
[See Gospel, Grace, Justification, Offerings, 22:24,31; Da. 8:19; 11:36; Na. 1:6; Hab. 3:12; Zep.
Propitiation.] 3:8). Zaam is also translated “anger” (Ps. 38:3), and
IN HAND. (1) In progress (1 Sa. 20:19). (2) In one’s “rage” (Ho. 7:16). “Indignation” most frequently refers
possession (Ge. 24:10; 35:4; 39:3; De. 24:1). (3) To to God’s wrath against sin (De. 29:28; Ps. 69:24; 78:49;
expose one’s life to risk (Job 13:14; 1 Sa. 28:21; Ps. 102:10; Is. 10:5, 25; 13:5; 26:20; 30:27, 30; 34:2;
119:109). (4) Mediated by (Ga. 3:19). 66:14; Je. 10:10; 50:25; Eze. 21:31; 22:24, 31; Na. 1:6;
IN REMEMBRANCE. [See Remembrance.] Hab. 3:12; Mi. 7:9; Zep. 3:8; He. 10:27; Re. 14:10). In
IN VERY DEED. Really; truly (Ex. 9:16; 1 Sa. 25:34). the O.T. prophets the word “indignation” especially
refers to God’s wrath which will be poured out during
INCARNATION. The act of assuming flesh, or of the Great Tribulation. “Indignation” also refers to the
taking a human body, and the nature of man. This is a blasphemies of the Antichrist (Da. 8:19; 11:36). [See
term commonly used to describe Christ’s birth through Anger, Antichrist, Day of the Lord, Great Tribulation,
the virgin Mary. God was incarnated in human form (Jn. Judgment, Hell, Imprecatory, Judgment, Prophecy, Sin,
1:14; 1 Ti. 3:16; Ro. 8:3). [See Jesus Christ.] Vengeance.]
INCENSE. A fragrant substance burned in religious INDITE. To bring forth; to compose an account of
services (Ex. 25:6; 30:1-9; 35:8,28). The burning of (Ps. 45:1).
incense in the O.T. Tabernacle is symbolic of prayer (Ps. INDUSTRIOUS. Zealous; hard working (1 Ki. 11:28).
141:2; Re. 8:3-4). The burning of incense on the golden [See Diligence, Employment, Labor, Sluggard, Zeal.]
altar in the Tabernacle represents Christ’s intercessory
ministry for His people, and the truth that we can only INERRANT. Without error. This term is used to
approach God through Jesus Christ (1 Ti. 2:5; He. 7:25; describe the inspiration of Scripture. The Bible was
1 Jn. 2:1; Ro. 8:34). [See High Priest, Jesus Christ, given to man from God and has been preserved from
Prayer, Tabernacle, Type.] error in recording and transmission. [See Bible,
INCONTINENCY. Lack of self-control (1 Co. 7:5; 2 Inspiration.]
Ti. 3:3). The Greek words translated “incontinent,” INFALLIBLE. Not subject to error. This is often used
akrasia and akrates, are also translated “cannot to describe the Bible. [See Bible, Inspiration.] The
contain” (1 Co. 7:9) and “excess” (Mt. 23:25). [See Roman Catholic Church applies this term to the pope,
Adultery, Concupiscence, Fornication, Lust, Temperance, believing the pope’s teachings are infallible when he
Wanton.] speaks official pronouncements concerning doctrine.
INCORRUPTIBLE. Incapable of corruption; cannot The Bible says nothing to support such an idea. [See
Pope, Roman Catholic Church.]
decay (1 Co. 9:25; 15:42, 50-54; 1 Pe. 1:4, 23).
“Incorruptible” speaks of the perfect condition of the INFAMOUS, INFAMY. Having one’s name defiled;
Christian after resurrection. He will never again be loss of reputation (Pr. 25:10; Eze. 22:5; 36:3).
subject to sickness, weakness, sorrow, or any of the INFANT BAPTISM. [See Baptism - Infant.]
other conditions brought upon the world because of sin. INFIDEL. One who does not believe in the Bible and
[See Eternal, Heaven, Resurrection.] in the divine origin of Christianity (Webster) (2 Co.
INDIA. This country was the eastern limit of the 6:15; 1 Ti. 5:8). [For evidence of God, see Bible.] [See
territories of Ahasuerus, as was Ethiopia in the west. also Atheism, Bible, Canon, Evolution, God,
The names in Herodotus are similarly connected. The Inspiration.]
Hebrew form Hoddu is an abbreviation of Honadu, INFINITE. Having no end; without limits; boundless
which is identical with the names of the Indies, Hindu, (Ps. 147:5; Job 22:5; Nah. 3:9). [See Eternal.]
or Sindhu, as well as with the ancient name of the INFIRMITY. Sickness; weakness (Le. 12:2; Ps. 77:10;
country Hapta-Hendu, as it appears in the Vendidad. Pr. 18:14; Mt. 8:17; Lk. 5:15; 7:21; Jn. 5:5; Ro. 6:19;
The India of the book of Esther is the Punjab, and 15:1; Ga. 4:13; 1 Ti. 5:23; He. 4:15). The word
perhaps Sind, i.e., the India which Herodotus described translated “infirmities” in 2 Co. 12:9, astheneia, is
as forming part of the Persian empire under Darius, and translated “weakness” (2 Co. 12:9), “sickness” (Mt.

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