biblical
adjective
bib·li·cal
ˈbi-bli-kəl 
1
: of, relating to, or being in accord with the Bible (see bible sense 1)
a biblical passage
biblical references
2
: suggestive of the Bible or Bible times
his biblical beard
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The name derives from the biblical story of Samson, who destroyed a temple and killed both himself and his enemies.
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 13 Mar. 2026
The name draws from the biblical story of Lazarus, who was raised from the dead.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 9 Mar. 2026
Christianity became outward-facing, carrying biblical values to the nations.
—Calev Myers, New York Daily News, 9 Mar. 2026
These magic rolls make for an exciting afternoon of baking with the kids that will also teach them the biblical story behind the Easter holiday.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 13 Mar. 2026
The name draws from the biblical story of Lazarus, who was raised from the dead.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 9 Mar. 2026
Christianity became outward-facing, carrying biblical values to the nations.
—Calev Myers, New York Daily News, 9 Mar. 2026
These magic rolls make for an exciting afternoon of baking with the kids that will also teach them the biblical story behind the Easter holiday.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
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“Biblical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/biblical. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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