Topical Encyclopedia The preposition "in" is a small but significant word in the Bible, often used to denote position, relationship, or condition. It appears frequently throughout the Scriptures, serving as a key connector in various theological and doctrinal contexts.Old Testament Usage In the Old Testament, "in" is used to describe physical locations, such as being "in the land" or "in the house." For example, Genesis 1:1 states, "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth." Here, "in" marks the commencement of time and creation. The word also signifies covenantal relationships, as seen in Genesis 17:7, where God promises to establish His covenant "between Me and you and your descendants after you in their generations." New Testament Usage In the New Testament, "in" takes on profound theological significance, especially in the writings of the Apostle Paul. It is frequently used to describe the believer's spiritual position in Christ. For instance, 2 Corinthians 5:17 declares, "Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come!" This usage underscores the transformative relationship believers have with Jesus, emphasizing their unity and identity in Him. The phrase "in Christ" is pivotal in Pauline theology, appearing numerous times to convey the believer's union with Christ, which is foundational to salvation, sanctification, and eternal life. Ephesians 1:3-4 illustrates this: "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms. For He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless in His presence." Theological Implications The preposition "in" is crucial for understanding key theological concepts such as justification, sanctification, and glorification. Being "in Christ" implies that believers are justified by faith, sanctified through the Spirit, and will be glorified in eternity. Romans 8:1 affirms, "Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." Furthermore, "in" is used to describe the indwelling of the Holy Spirit in believers, as seen in Romans 8:9: "You, however, are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God lives in you." This indwelling signifies the believer's new nature and empowerment for holy living. Practical Applications The concept of being "in Christ" has practical implications for Christian living. It calls believers to live out their identity in Christ, reflecting His character and love in their daily lives. Colossians 3:3-4 encourages believers, "For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory." In summary, the preposition "in" serves as a vital link in biblical language, connecting believers to the profound truths of their faith and their relationship with God through Jesus Christ. Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary 1. (prep.) The specific signification of in is situation or place with respect to surrounding, environment, encompassment, etc. It is used with verbs signifying being, resting, or moving within limits, or within circumstances or conditions of any kind conceived of as limiting, confining, or investing, either wholly or in part. In its different applications, it approaches some of the meanings of, and sometimes is interchangeable with, within, into, on, at, of, and among.2. (prep.) With reference to space or place; as, he lives in Boston; he traveled in Italy; castles in the air. 3. (prep.) With reference to circumstances or conditions; as, he is in difficulties; she stood in a blaze of light. 4. (prep.) With reference to a whole which includes or comprises the part spoken of; as, the first in his family; the first regiment in the army. 5. (prep.) With reference to physical surrounding, personal states, etc., abstractly denoted; as, I am in doubt; the room is in darkness; to live in fear. 6. (prep.) With reference to character, reach, scope, or influence considered as establishing a limitation; as, to be in one's favor. 7. (prep.) With reference to movement or tendency toward a certain limit or environment; -- sometimes equivalent to into; as, to put seed in the ground; to fall in love; to end in death; to put our trust in God. 8. (prep.) With reference to a limit of time; as, in an hour; it happened in the last century; in all my life. 9. (adv.) Not out; within; inside. In, the preposition, becomes an adverb by omission of its object, leaving it as the representative of an adverbial phrase, the context indicating what the omitted object is; as, he takes in the situation (i. e., he comprehends it in his mind); the Republicans were in (i. e., in office); in at one ear and out at the other (i. e., in or into the head); his side was in (i. e., in the turn at the bat); he came in (i. e., into the house). 10. (adv.) With privilege or possession; -- used to denote a holding, possession, or seizing; as, in by descent; in by purchase; in of the seizing of her husband. 11. (n.) One who is in office; -- the opposite of out. 12. (n.) A reentrant angle; a nook or corner. 13. (v. t.) To enclose; to take in; to harvest. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia INA principal thing to notice about this preposition, which in the King James Version represents about 16 Hebrew and as many Greek words and prepositions, is that, in hundreds of cases (especially in the Old Testament, but frequently also in the New Testament) in the Revised Version (British and American) the rendering is changed to more exact forms ("to," "unto," "by," "upon," "at," "with," "among," "for," "throughout," etc.; compare e.g. Genesis 6:16; Genesis 13:8; Genesis 17:7, 9, 12; 18:1 Exodus 8:17 Leviticus 1:9, etc.); while, nearly as often, "in" is substituted for divergent forms of the King James Version (e.g. Genesis 2:14; Genesis 17:11; Genesis 31:54; Genesis 40:7; Genesis 49:17 Exodus 8:14, 24 Leviticus 3:17; Leviticus 4:2, etc.). The chief Greek preposition en, is frequently adhered to as "in" in the Revised Version (British and American) where the King James Version has other forms ("with," "among," etc.; compare "in" for "with" in John's baptism, Matthew 3:11, and parallel; "in the tombs" for "among the tombs," Mark 5:3). In 2 Thessalonians 2:2, "shaken in mind" in the King James Version is more correctly rendered in the Revised Version (British and American) "shaken from (apo) your mind." There are numerous such instructive changes. 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 Christ Jesus," and the Johannine expressions, "being in Christ," "abiding in Christ." "In the Lord" denotes: (1) the motive, quality, or character of a Christian duty or virtue, as based on union with Christ, e.g. "Free to be married to whom she will; only in the Lord" (1 Corinthians 7:39), i.e. provided the marriage be consistent with the Christian life. Compare 1 Corinthians 15:58 Philippians 3:1; Philippians 4:1, 2, 4, 10 Ephesians 6:1, 10 Colossians 3:18, etc.; (2) the ground of Christian unity, fellowship, and brotherly salutation, e.g. Romans 16:2, 8, 22 1 Corinthians 16:19; Colossians 4:7; (3) it is often practically synonymous with "Christian" (noun or adjective), "as Christians" or "as a Christian," e.g. "Salute them of the household of Narcissus, that are in the Lord," i.e. that are Christians (Romans 16:11); "I. the prisoner in the Lord," i.e. the Christian prisoner (Ephesians 4:1); compare Romans 16:13 1 Corinthians 9:1, 2; Ephesians 6:21 ("faithful minister in the Lord" = faithful Christian minister); Colossians 4:17 (see Grimm-Thayer, Lex. of New Testament, en, I, 6). Greek 4187. polutropos -- in many ways ... in many ways. Part of Speech: Adverb Transliteration: polutropos Phonetic Spelling: (pol-oot-rop'-oce) Short Definition: in many ways Definition: in many ways. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4187.htm - 7k 1715. emprosthen -- before, in front of (in place or time) 1459. egkataleipo -- to leave behind, ie (in a good sense) let ... 5021. tasso -- to draw up in order, arrange 3544. nomikos -- relating to law, learned in the law 3922. pareiserchomai -- to come in beside 1722. en -- in, on, at, by, with 1447. Hebraisti -- in Hebrew, in Aramaic 1774. enoikeo -- to dwell in 1799. enopios -- in sight of, before Strong's Hebrew 935. bo -- to come in, come, go in, go... 934, 935. bo. 936 . to come in, come, go in, go. Transliteration: bo Phonetic Spelling: (bo) Short Definition: come. Word Origin a prim. ... /hebrew/935.htm - 8k 693. arab -- to lie in wait 6342. pachad -- to dread, be in dread or in awe 6186a. arak -- to arrange or set in order 5954. alal -- to go or come in 6186. arak -- to arrange or set in order 7665. shabar -- to break, break in pieces 876. Beer -- "well," a place in the desert, also one in Palestine 1657. Goshen -- a district in Egypt, also a city in S. Judah 2655. chaphets -- delighting in, having pleasure in Library Of the Manner in Which the Persecutors Died The Rise and Progress of Religion in the Soul On Christian Doctrine In Four Books. On Christian Doctrine, in Four Books writings in connection with the Manich??an controversy Mornings in the College Chapel The Hymnal of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the USA writings in connection with the donatist controversy. The Life of Jesus Christ in Its Historical Connexion The Instructions of Commodianus in favour of Christian Discipline Thesaurus In (142459 Occurrences)... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (prep.) The specific signification of in is situation or place with respect to surrounding, environment, encompassment, etc. ... /i/in.htm - 13k In-gathering (3 Occurrences) In-law (2 Occurrences) Getting-in (1 Occurrence) In-wards (1 Occurrence) In-workings (1 Occurrence) Mother-in (1 Occurrence) Walled-in (1 Occurrence) In-gathered (1 Occurrence) Na'in (1 Occurrence) Resources In: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.comBible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance In (142459 Occurrences)In occurs 142459 times in 12 translations. You can narrow your search using the Advanced Bible Search. Subtopics Related Terms Mother-in-law (16 Occurrences) Daughter-in-law (16 Occurrences) Liers-in-wait (10 Occurrences) Father-in-law (25 Occurrences) Brother-in-law (5 Occurrences) Daughters-in-law (5 Occurrences) Second-in-command (1 Occurrence) Commander-in-chief (1 Occurrence) |
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