the Bible

noun

: the book of sacred writings used in the Christian religion

Examples of the Bible in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web As a young man, he was expelled from Amsterdam’s Jewish community for his heretical views on God and the Bible. The New Yorker, 12 June 2024 Kallie concluded her post with two passages from the Bible. Abigail Adams, Peoplemag, 6 June 2024 Even the Bible Study club at her Connecticut high school uses Instagram to communicate with members. Jocelyn Gecker, Fortune, 5 June 2024 The text is similar to the King James translation of the Bible used in many Protestant churches. Charles J. Russo, The Conversation, 4 June 2024 In his interpretation of the Bible, the Word of God mandates the support of Israel. Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 26 May 2024 The reference to government texts replacing the Bible was, undoubtedly, a way of reinforcing the idea that, as some argued, the Amendment was a Bolshevik scheme. Janet Golden / Made By History, TIME, 23 May 2024 Occasionally, the commentary has reached for grandeur, delving into history (Henry VIII and his wives), the Bible (Adam and Eve), current gender dynamics (#MeToo) and the force of women in popular culture (Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Caitlin Clark and even Barbie). Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2024 However, this bill has no relation to prohibiting the Bible or the New Testament, a claim USA TODAY previously debunked. Isabel C. Morales, USA TODAY, 17 May 2024

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“The Bible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Bible. Accessed 18 Jun. 2024.

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