the Bible

noun

: the book of sacred writings used in the Christian religion

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This is a quote taken from Matthew 7 of the Bible. Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026 In the novel, the servant Joseph is a self-righteous zealot who’s always banging on about the Bible. Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 13 Feb. 2026 Lent itself is not depicted in the Bible. Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026 In the Bible, during the Last Supper of Jesus, 13 people were seated at the dinner table. Bailey Allen, Cape Cod Times, 13 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the Bible

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“The Bible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Bible. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.

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