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

The lyrics, some inspired by proverbs and biblical passages, convey the fervor of his first love with God, without losing his personal touch. —Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2025

And a lot of the pseudepigrapha, like the fake gospels and fake apocalypses, fill in gaps in the record that can serve latter-day, post-biblical purposes. —JSTOR Daily, 16 Oct. 2025

Raised in Scottsdale, Arizona, Kirk holds degrees in political science and legal studies and is pursuing a doctorate in biblical studies. —Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025

The actor, 57, starred as Jesus Christ in Mel Gibson's blockbuster biblical drama The Passion of the Christ. —Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin biblicus, from biblia

First Known Use

1652, 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