Topical Encyclopedia The term "into" is a preposition frequently used in the Bible to denote movement or transition from one state, place, or condition to another. It often signifies a change in position, whether physical, spiritual, or metaphorical. The use of "into" in Scripture can be seen in various contexts, illustrating the dynamic nature of God's interaction with His creation and His people.1. Physical Movement: One of the most common uses of "into" in the Bible is to describe physical movement. For example, in Genesis 7:7, Noah and his family went "into the ark" to escape the floodwaters. This movement signifies obedience to God's command and the transition from a world under judgment to a place of safety and preservation. 2. Spiritual Transition: "Into" is also used to describe spiritual transitions. In John 3:5, Jesus tells Nicodemus, "Truly, truly, I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit." This passage highlights the transition into the kingdom of God, emphasizing the necessity of spiritual rebirth. 3. Entering God's Presence: The preposition is used to describe entering into God's presence or His promises. In Hebrews 4:16, believers are encouraged to "approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need." This invitation to come into God's presence underscores the access granted through Jesus Christ. 4. Union with Christ: The New Testament frequently uses "into" to describe the believer's union with Christ. Romans 6:3-4 states, "Or aren’t you aware that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death? We were therefore buried with Him through baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may walk in newness of life." This passage illustrates the believer's identification with Christ's death and resurrection, signifying a profound spiritual transformation. 5. Transformation and Renewal: The concept of being transformed "into" something new is a recurring theme. In 2 Corinthians 3:18, Paul writes, "And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into His image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit." This transformation into the image of Christ is a process of sanctification, reflecting the believer's growth in holiness. 6. Entering the Promised Land: In the Old Testament, "into" often describes the Israelites' journey into the Promised Land. In Deuteronomy 6:10, Moses reminds the people, "When the LORD your God brings you into the land He swore to your fathers, to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, to give you—a land with large, flourishing cities you did not build." This movement into the land signifies the fulfillment of God's promises and the establishment of His covenant with Israel. The use of "into" throughout Scripture highlights the dynamic and transformative nature of God's work in the world and in the lives of His people. Whether describing physical movement, spiritual transformation, or the fulfillment of divine promises, "into" serves as a powerful reminder of the transitions and changes that are central to the biblical narrative. Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary 1. (prep.) To the inside of; within. It is used in a variety of applications.2. (prep.) Expressing entrance, or a passing from the outside of a thing to its interior parts; -- following verbs expressing motion; as, come into the house; go into the church; one stream falls or runs into another; water enters into the fine vessels of plants. 3. (prep.) Expressing penetration beyond the outside or surface, or access to the inside, or contents; as, to look into a letter or book; to look into an apartment. 4. (prep.) Indicating insertion; as, to infuse more spirit or animation into a composition. 5. (prep.) Denoting inclusion; as, put these ideas into other words. 6. (prep.) Indicating the passing of a thing from one form, condition, or state to another; as, compound substances may be resolved into others which are more simple; ice is convertible into water, and water into vapor; men are more easily drawn than forced into compliance; we may reduce many distinct substances into one mass; men are led by evidence into belief of truth, and are often enticed into the commission of crimes; she burst into tears; children are sometimes frightened into fits; all persons are liable to be seduced into error and folly. Greek 1096. ginomai -- to come into being, to happen, to become ... to come into being, to happen, to become. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: ginomai Phonetic Spelling: (ghin'-om-ahee) Short Definition: I come into being ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1096.htm - 15k 1684. embaino -- to walk on, to step into, ie embark 4400. procheirizo -- to put into the hand, to take into one's hand ... 1720. emphusao -- to breathe into or upon 1519. eis -- to or into (indicating the point reached or entered ... 5020. tartaroo -- to cast into hell 4797. sugcheo -- to pour together, ie to confuse, throw into ... 1613. ektarasso -- to throw into great trouble 1685. emballo -- to cast into, subject to 1523. eisdechomai -- to admit, to receive (into one's favor) Strong's Hebrew 3533. kabash -- to subdue, bring into bondage... 3532, 3533. kabash. 3534 . to subdue, bring into bondage. Transliteration: kabash Phonetic Spelling: (kaw-bash') Short Definition: subdued. Word Origin a prim ... /hebrew/3533.htm - 6k 8027. shalash -- to do a third time, divide into three parts 7290a. radam -- to be in or fall into heavy sleep 7290. radam -- to be in or fall into heavy sleep 5113. Nod -- a region into which Cain wandered 6693. tsuq -- to constrain, bring into straits, press upon 6458. pasal -- to hew, hew into shape 3670. kanaph -- to be cornered or thrust into a corner 3020. Yogli -- perhaps "led into exile," a Danite 413. el -- to, into, towards Library Conversion of a High Priest into a Christian Worker Go into Peace Access into Grace 'Into Thy Hands' The Underground Way into Life. And Lead us not into Temptation. Jesus Went into the Deeps. of the Woman driven into the Wilderness. Taken into the Innermost Life. 'Lead us not into Temptation' Thesaurus Into (18988 Occurrences)... 2. (prep.) Expressing entrance, or a passing from the outside of a thing to its interior parts; -- following verbs expressing motion; as, come into the house ... /i/into.htm - 8k Selleth (17 Occurrences) Sis'era (19 Occurrences) Village (21 Occurrences) Split (36 Occurrences) Springs (59 Occurrences) Quenched (22 Occurrences) Kneading (7 Occurrences) Slipping (20 Occurrences) Skins (27 Occurrences) Resources Into: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.comBible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance Into (18988 Occurrences)Into appears 18988 times in 12 translations. You can narrow your search using the Advanced Bible Search. Subtopics Related Terms Kneadingtroughs (2 Occurrences) |
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