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

biblically

ˈbi-bli-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Examples of biblical in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

The report lamented this deviation from its historical use as a hopeful, sacred affirmation with biblical roots. —Peter Smith, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026

Bream’s latest book (from Fox News Books, Fox News Media’s publishing imprint) focuses on biblical figures confronting seemingly insurmountable challenges. —Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 3 Mar. 2026

Jews and Persians have a long, vibrant and positive history together since biblical times, and only since 1979, the Iranian Revolution, has this relationship soured. —Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin biblicus, from biblia

First Known Use

1632, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing biblical

• non-biblical
• pre-biblical

Kids Definition

biblical

adjective

bib·​li·​cal ˈbib-li-kəl 

: relating to, taken from, or found in the Bible

biblically

-k(ə-)lē 

adverb