The prophet's dictionary guide to the supernatural

Immortality was symbolized by precious stones that shimmered and radiated brilliant auras. Words like light, brilliance, and radiance were all used to signify its difficult-to-illustrate concept. Gold, a spiritual metal, signified presence and luminance of the spirit over the soul; it is also symbolic of the immortal. Another substance that indicated immortality was enamel because of its shimmering state. Anything enameled in a prophetic experience points to immortality. See Eternal and Everlasting. 675. Inanna—Another name for the pagan goddess Ishtar. 676. Inaugurate—A) The ceremony that officially installs an individual in an office; usually thought to be united with the god of the office, position, or land in question. B) To augur into office. C) To take omens from bird flights, lightning paths, or abnormal birth deformities to tell the future or obtain the wisdom of one to be installed in office as a king, a priest, or a military officer or public leader. D) To consult a deity by these means. E) To consecrate or sanctify a place or position that begins its service to a deity and/or its land. F) To divine (soothsaying, fortune-telling) by means of augury, to foretell the success or failure of a venture or military campaign. G) To install one in service based on augury signs. 677. Incantation—Words of a spell uttered by one seeking to assault or manipulate the life, well-being, or prosperity of another. See Spell. 678. Incense—Fragrance ascending in smoke of a religious rite. Incense was used as the perfume of offerings and sacrifices. It fumigated the sanctuary of the slaughtered animals, the odors accompanying their death, and the smell of blood they left behind. The rising smoke was thought to connect the earth with heaven in worship to forge a bond between the human worshipper and his or her god. Incense formed a cloud that came to symbolize the manifestation of the divine presence known as glory and the accompanying powers that attended the manifestation. Incense, when smoking, formed a cloud in the worship area that signified the presence of the spiritual citizens. It was the appearance of the presence and the demonstration of power that comforted the worshipper and said their sacrifices and offerings were accepted. Incense was made of scented wood and burned as a pleasing smell that delighted one’s god. In addition, incense served as a meditation aid that is akin to the popular aromatherapy used today. Revelation 8:4 discloses that incense was really received in heaven as the prayers of the saints. Luke 1:10.