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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As a young mother, Goldberg-Polin was back in her biblical homeland, with her family, on an adventure.
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Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
Many traditionalists do not believe biblical teachings allow for women to hold roles such as bishop.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
The director’s handling of mystical visions that haunt Ray is less than seamless, but his embrace of elemental forces is effective, particularly a hailstorm of near-biblical proportions that proves cathartic.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 28 Sep. 2025
Many of the biblical references including the rider of the pale horse, come from the Book of Revelation, which is ostensibly about the second coming of Christ and judgment day has also been viewed by many as an allegorical commentary on first century Christianity and Rome.
—City News Service, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
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Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
Many traditionalists do not believe biblical teachings allow for women to hold roles such as bishop.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
The director’s handling of mystical visions that haunt Ray is less than seamless, but his embrace of elemental forces is effective, particularly a hailstorm of near-biblical proportions that proves cathartic.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 28 Sep. 2025
Many of the biblical references including the rider of the pale horse, come from the Book of Revelation, which is ostensibly about the second coming of Christ and judgment day has also been viewed by many as an allegorical commentary on first century Christianity and Rome.
—City News Service, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
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“Biblical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/biblical. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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