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

Other high-ranking officials have been or will be reading biblical passages in person or by video. —ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026

The curriculum caused controversy for incorporating biblical and Christian teaching into literacy lessons with little acknowledgment of other religions. —Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2026

Americans are accustomed to hearing biblical terms from the pulpit on Sunday, but these days they're frequently invoked from the Pentagon podium. —CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026

Kelly also addressed Hegseth’s recent comparison during a press briefing of members of the media to the Pharisees, a biblical Jewish group that clashed with Jesus. —Sarah Davis, The Hill, 18 Apr. 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